NAIG 2023
About NAIG 2023
The North American Indigenous Games 2023 will be held in Kjipuktuk (Halifax), Nova Scotia on the territory of the Mi'kmaq from July 15-23, 2023.
The North American Indigenous Games are an international sporting competition that occurs every 3 years in different locations across North America.
If you are selected to Team Manitoba, you will be given the chance to represent your community and Manitoba at an international level. Tryouts begin the summer of 2022.
Stay tuned to our website and social media for any updates
2023 North American Indigenous Games Rosters
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Roster |
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3D Archery |
3D Archery Roster |
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Athletics |
Athletics Roster |
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Badminton |
Badminton Roster |
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Baseball |
19U Baseball Roster |
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Basketball |
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Box Lacrosse |
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Canoe/ Kayak |
Canoe/Kayak Roster |
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Golf |
Golf Roster |
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Soccer |
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Softball |
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Swimming |
Swimming Roster |
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Volleyball |
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Wrestling |
Wrestling Roster |
2023 NAIG Halifax Team Leadership
Mission Staff
Mel Whitesell
Chef de Mission
Mel has been the executive director of the Manitoba Aboriginal Sports & Council since January 2009. Mel has been a part of the sports and recreation community for over 30 years, through coaching, volunteering, and playing various sports. Mel most recently served as Chef de Mission for the provincial hockey teams at the 2022 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships.
Games Staff
Hannah Chambers
Operations Manager
Hannah has worked as the operations manager at the Manitoba Aboriginal Sports & Recreation Council since August 2021. She has been active and participated in sports for her whole life, playing basketball and swimming competitively.
Rhonda Bernabe
Finance Manager
Rhonda has been a part of the Manitoba Aboriginal Sports & Recreation Council since 2018. She has volunteered with the North American Indigenous Games in previous years as mission staff. You may have seen her organizing flights or connecting with parents in previous years!
Therese Trudeau
Coach Coordinator & Administrative Assistant
Therese has been active all of her life! With her family and friends, Therese has played everything from ball hockey to broomball, including fastpitch! As coach coordinator, Therese will ensure our coaches meet the requirements to coach at the 2023 North American Indigenous Games.
Riya Donnelly
Games Assistant
Riya has been a part of the Manitoba Aboriginal Sports & Recreation Council staff since May 2022. Riya works out-of-office as she is a full-time student and university athlete! In her spare time, Riya loves to stay active through playing basketball.
Sport Managers
Melissa Houle - Athletics
Chemawawin First Nation
Roger Langlais - Baseball
Manitoba Métis Federation - Southeast Region
Kim Avanthay - Basketball
Manitoba Métis Federation - Southeast Region
Richard De La Ronde - Box Lacrosse
Manitoba Métis Federation - Winnipeg Region
Shawna Joynte - Canoe/Kayak
Trondek H'wechin (YK)
Stephanie Midford - Soccer
Peguis First Nation
Candace Ransom - Softball
Manitoba Métis Federation - Winnipeg Region
Kristin Erickson - Volleyball
Manitoba Métis Federation - Northwest Region
Winona Morrison - Wrestling
Peguis First Nation
Vacant - Archery, Badminton, Golf, Swimming
Team Manitoba Gear
Represent Team Manitoba with pride- buy your gear today.
Contact Rhonda at rhonda.bernabe@masrc.com or 204-925-5622 to order your gear today.
Call for Coaches
To apply:
1. Complete the form below.
NAIG 2023 Coach Application Form
2. Once completed, saved with your first and last name and:
- Emailed to Thérèse at coachcoordinator@masrc.com, OR
- Fax to 204-925-5716 Attn: Thérèse, OR
- Dropped off: MASRC 105-145 Pacific Avenue, Winnipeg MB
Links
External Athlete Grants and Scholarships
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JAAN 2023 DEVIS TECHNIQUES DES SPORTS FR
APPROVED 2023 GOVERNING RULES EN
APPROVED 2023 GOVERNING RULES FR
NAIG 2023 Frequently Asked Question's (FAQ's)
This information has been updated as of December 6, 2022.
