n.amer.indigenous games,july'93
ilxhd@web.apc.org
Thu, 8 Jul 1993 02:41:00 PDT
NORTH AMERICAN INDIGENOUS GAMES 93'
The 1993 North American Indigenous Games is one of the
World's largest indigenous sporting events. Prince Albert,
Saskatchewan, will play host to this prestigious event,
July 18 through to the 25th. The first games of 1990 were
held in Edmonton, Alberta.
The North American Indigenous Games have become the
foundation to what is now taken/accepted as a legacy of
sporting excellence and personal development for all indigenous participants,
but more importantly, for the YOUTH.
The youth will lead our tomorrow and will maintain the rich
history and cultural traditions, so we must teach and allow them
to develop and prepare for tomorrow. The youth, with encourage-
ment and support will continue to stand strong, brave and true.
"The active participation in sporting and cultural events
provides the young aboriginal person of today an opportunity
to showcase their hidden talents to themselves, their
community and to the community at large"
[Quote by: Billy Mills, Olympic Gold Medalist (Track)]
The games which will be featured:
ARCHERY BADMINTON BASEBALL
GOLF LA CROSSE SOCCER
VOLLEYBALL WRESTLING
Cultural festival will include:
- ALL NATIONS TRADITIONAL POW-WOWS' & ROUND DANCE
- ALL NATIONS FOOD FAIR - FASHION SHOW
- ELDERS CIRCLE - TRADITIONAL PERFORMERS
- TRADITIONAL SPORTS - TALENT SHOW
A Special Events appearance on Friday, July 23th by
"KASHTIN" - performing in concert for the athletes, coaching
staff and all guests of the 1993 North American Indigenous Games.
[Contact: N.A.I.G.'93, 1403 Central Ave., Prince Albert, Sask.
S6V 7J4, Canada. Phone (306) 922-1993; fax (306)953-1993]