North American Indigenous Games

: Aaliyah Levalee Team Sask Athletics; An interview with athletics participant Aaliyah Levalee about her experience at the NAIG Toronto following an injury she sustained during shot put, and the support that she got from her teammates and other supporters at the Games., Video footage provided courtesy of Youtube; available at this link: https://youtu.be/DgwjRAh7vww

: Abby Wright - Athlete for Team Sask Wrestling 2017; An interview with Team Saskatchewan athlete Abby Wright, who competed in the sport of wrestling at the Toronto North American Indigenous Games., Video footage provided courtesy of Youtube; available at this link: https://youtu.be/chljjM-DCAk

: Aboriginal Sportswomen: Heroines of Difference or Objects of Assimilation?; This article gives a brief history of the first few years of NAIG participation, focusing particularly on the involvement of female athletes. Readers should pay special attention to p107-109., Article provided courtesy of Taylor & Francis Group.

: Accomplishment is Still Sinking In; A news article detailing the FSIN midget boys softball team The Chiefs; their win of a national softball title at the championship tournament in Prince Albert, as well as the gold medal preceding it at the Denver NAIG in 2006. People mentioned in the article include: coach Morley Watson and athlete Dennis Iron., Screenshot courtesy of Windspeaker archive: http://data2.archives.ca/e/e449/AMICUS_6341213_Windspeaker.pdf Original PDF can be found at this link: http://data2.archives.ca/e/e449/e011200844.pdf

: Accomplishment is Still Sinking In

: Adolescent and Pre-Adolescent Suicide in Newfoundland and Labrador; This article contains mean official suicide rates for individuals aged 10-19 years from 1977 to 1985: 6.85 per 100,000 for Canada; 2.94 per 100,000 for Newfoundland and Labrador. These rates increased between 1981 to 1984 to near national rates and in 1985, incidence rates began to fall. This study reexamines case files for a more accurate reporting rate. Part of the findings dictated that suicide rates for Labrador were higher than for the island portion of the province for both Native and for non Native adolescents. Extremely high rates of suicide were found only among the Native population living in Northern Labrador, while none were recorded for Native people elsewhere.

: Ahtahkakoop teen recognized for soccer success; Teryn Ahenakew from Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation is featured in this article for her SSA Grass Roots Player of the Year Award from the Saskatchewan Soccer Association. Also mentioned are her accomplishments as a team player with her school, winning a provincial championship, and contributing to Team Saskatchewan's soccer efforts at the Toronto Games by helping them win silver. Ahenakew also speaks about her future with the sport and going on to post-secondary education after high school., Original article converted to PDF.

: All 4 Sask soccer teams medal at NAIG; An article detailing the achievements of Team Saskatchewan's soccer teams at the 2017 NAIG in Toronto. Notable people mentioned include Kelly Villeneuve, executive director at Battlefords Youth Soccer, Inc. and alumni of NAIG Team Sask as a soccer player. He speaks about the lack of funding from government in the earlier Games and the noticeable difference in the more recent Games, as well as the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions' Calls to Action being a huge contributor to that boost in funds. The article also mentions Team BCs overall success in soccer, and how Team Sask was the only one at that Games to come close to them. Villeneuve also mentions how the Games are not just about the competition but foster a sense of well-being in Indigenous communities., Original article converted to PDF.

: An Indian Community with a High Suicide Rate - 5 Years After; From 1971 to 1974, Manitoulin Island suicide rate amounted to 23.4 per 100,000 people. From 1976 to 1980 these rates increased to 27.7 per 100,000 individuals. "In the five years following the suicide epidemic, the rate for the Reserve decreased from 267 per 100,000 in 1975 for a 12 month period to an average of 26.7 per 100,000 per year, the level for the rest of Manitoulin Island."

: Arianna Piche and Haley McCallum Naytowhow - Athletes for Team Sask Rifle 2017; An interview with Team Saskatchewan athletes Arianna Piche and Haley McCallum-Naytowhow, who competed in rifle shooting at the North American Indigenous Games in Toronto., Video footage provided courtesy of Youtube; available at this link: https://youtu.be/YwuW4qIBCnE

: Basketball Heats up as Teams Battle for Gold | NAIG 2017; A news report on the basketball tournaments during NAIG Toronto with reporter Brittany Hobson; she interviews members of Team Washington Darion Joseph and Bryce Juneau; and Team Minnesota Arnold Kingbird and Robert Beaulieu III., Video courtesy of Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_puYGWm4XHg

: Bill Bros Represent Saskatchewan at NAIG; A short blurb about hockey players Justin and Austin Bill who are brothers, both of whom play for the La Ronge Ice Wolves and also competed at the Toronto NAIG as runners, bringing home multiple medals including two golds., Original article converted to PDF.

: Brave Strong and True - Team SASK NAIG 2017; A short promotional video for Team Saskatchewan leading up to the North American Indigenous Games in Toronto., Video footage provided courtesy of Youtube; available at this link: https://youtu.be/ltXpM9rpgt8

: Canada hosts North American Indigenous Games; A short report on the addition of women's teams to the box lacrosse category in the 2017 North American Indigenous Games in Toronto, Ontario., Video footage provided courtesy of Youtube; available at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1o9ziEIpaM

: Canoe coach gearing up for NAIG; Canoe coach from Cumberland House Lori McAuley is featured in this article detailing her experience in getting kids into the NAIG. She talks about going to their houses to get them up for training, applying for grants so that she can get them proper gear, and supporting them in a holistic way to succeed. She also hopes to foster a sense of pride around being from the north and representing her home community as a coach., Original article converted to PDF.

: Carlie Standingready pursues fastpitch dreams; In this article, Carlie Standingready's training history in the sport of fastpitch is detailed from T-ball all the way to trying out for the North American Indigenous Games. Carlie discusses the importance of having family and community support for herself, and also illustrates how grateful she is for her parents help in her journey as an athlete., Original article converted to PDF; can be found at this link: https://www.carlyleobserver.com/sports/local-sports/carlie-standingready-pursues-fastpitch-dreams-1.1485647

: Circle of Victory; A short documentary which focuses on the 199 North American Indigenous Games held in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. The NAIG Games are portrayed as a means to promote cultural unity, pride and athleticism within Indigenous communities. The second instalment of the Games is described as having an ability to empower Indigenous youth through organized sport. This feature includes interviews with prominent figures at the 1993 Games such as Olympic gold medalists Alwyn Morris and Billy Mills; as well as several coaches, competitors, parents, and organizers like the 1993 Chairperson, Eugene Arcand. The NAIG features thousands of talented athletes and volunteers who are keeping the spirit of their ancestors alive through sport., Footage has been digitized from its original VHS format; footage from tapes courtesy of Eugene Arcand.

: Coach Eric Honetschlager for Team Sask Wrestling; An interview with Team Saskatchewan's wrestling coach, Eric Honetschlager at the North American Indigenous Games in Toronto., Video footage provided courtesy of Youtube; available at this link: https://youtu.be/4BJ0dVUuKOA

: Cole Sanderson - Athlete for Team Sask Wrestling 2017; An interview with wrestling athlete for Team Saskatchewan, Cole Sanderson from the North American Indigenous Games in Toronto., Video footage provided courtesy of Youtube; available at this link: https://youtu.be/WE2l75M0xRg

: College of Nursing Participates in 2014 North American Indigenous Games; An article detailing the presence of volunteer students from the University of Saskatchewan's College of Nursing at the 2014 NAIG in Regina, SK. The nurse candidates helped the athletes with any medical help they needed during the competition, as well as manning a booth at the trade show and putting on a presentation about the medicine wheel concept of health for Indigenous youth., Original article converted to PDF.