North American Indigenous Games

: Team Sask dominates cross country on opening day of NAIG; An article detailing the wins of the cross country runners for Team Saskatchewan at the 2017 NAIG in Toronto. Athletes named include: Sistene Yuzicappi (bronze in U14 2-kilometre), Dezaray Wapass (gold in U19 6-kilometre), Jordanna Goodpipe (silver in U19 6-kilometre), Jaira Cross Child (gold in U16 3-kilometre), Kayden Clarke (bronze in U14 2-kilometre), Dylan Bauman (gold in U16 3-kilometre), and Justin Bill (bronze in U19 6-kilometre)., Original article converted to PDF, can be found here: https://www.eaglefeathernews.com/sports/team-sask-dominates-cross-country-on-opening-day-of-naig

: Team Sask honours MMIW during NAIG opening ceremonies; An article detailing the opening ceremonies of the 2017 NAIG held in Toronto, Ontario. Athlete Amanda LePage (Debden, SK) is profiled, being a flag-bearer in a group of all women, who were meant to raise awareness about Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Also mentioned are the multiple leaders from the Toronto region: Mississaugas of New Credit First Nation elder Gary Sault, "Chief Ava Hill of the Six Nations of the Grand River, Chief Stacey LaForme of the Mississaugas of New Credit First Nation, Huron Wendat Chief Konrad Sioui and Métis Nation of Ontario Senator Constance Simmonds.", Original article converted to PDF

: Team Sask medal count grows rapidly; A short article detailing the medal count that Team Saskatchewan had during the 2017 NAIG in Toronto., Original article converted to PDF, can be found here: https://www.eaglefeathernews.com/sports/team-sask-medal-count-grows-rapidly

: Team Sask. a leader at Games; Team Saskatchewan's Chef de Mission for the 2006 NAIG, Lyle Daniels, is interviewed about the logistics of the Games, and the amiable and respectful conduct that is the standard of the athletes of Team Saskatchewan. The fundraising that it takes to get kids to the Games is also discussed, in hopes to bring awareness and possibly sponsoring power into the process., Original article found in the ProQuest Canadian Major Dailies database, through the University of Saskatchewan Library.

: Team Sask. looking to regain title at Indigenous Games; An article detailing Team Saskatchewan's goal of regaining their spot at number one at the 2006 NAIG in Denver. Lyle Daniels, Chef de Mission for that year, is interviewed briefly on his thoughts about winning another championship. A short history of the origins of the NAIG is also included., Article can be found on ProQuest's Canadian Major Dailies database here: https://search.proquest.com/docview/348733512?accountid=14739 Usask login may be required, however the PDF has been provided here for free.

: Team Saskatchewan Basketball - ID Camps Promo - NAIG 2017; A promotional video for Team Saskatchewan's basketball identification camps leading up to the 2017 NAIG in Toronto., Video courtesy of Youtube: https://youtu.be/sIniGdPFQoY

: Team Saskatchewan Ready to Compete at North American Indigenous Games

: Team Saskatchewan Shines in Colorado; A short article detailing the success of Team Saskatchewan at the 2006 NAIG in Denver. First Nations and Métis Relations Minister Maynard Sonntag also had a few comments to share about the pride he felt for the team., Original article converted to PDF, can be found here: https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2006/july/12/team-saskatchewan-shines-in-colorado#

: Team Saskatchewan Sponsorship (30 sec.); A short montage of clips featuring Saskatchewan's Indigenous youth athletes introducing themselves, sports, and their home communities; meant to be a sponsorship advertisement for the 2014 Games., Video footage provided courtesy of Youtube; available at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqQH2hQ95U0

: Team Saskatchewan Sponsorship (30 sec.); A short montage of clips featuring Saskatchewan's Indigenous youth athletes introducing themselves, sports, and their home communities; meant to be a sponsorship advertisement for the 2014 Games., Video footage provided courtesy of Youtube; available at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqQH2hQ95U0

: Team Saskatchewan Wins Fourth NAIG Title; This article is a great summary of the overall experience had by Team Saskatchewan at the 1997 NAIG in Victoria, BC. Team Sask Chef de Mission Lorna Arcand is interviewed and mentions how well organized the Games were that year, especially with all the volunteers and families who contributed. She sends a message that it will continue to pay off in the future because healing the youth will help the communities thrive. Other notable athletes include Jesse Laframboise (Regina) who won a gold medal in boxing, Janna Pratt (Gordon's First Nation) who won gold in wrestling, and Tom Charles (Stanley Mission, SK) a six-time gold medal winner in canoeing., Original article converted to PDF. Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN), “Saskatchewan Indian October 1997 v. 27 n. 3,” SICC Archival Collections, accessed September 18, 2019.

: Team Saskatchewan comes out on top at NAIG; Lyle Daniels, who was the Chef de Mission at the 2006 NAIG in Denver, CO speaks about his experience in this article. He says that the Games that year didn't have the proper number of staff to complete the paperwork in time, as a consequence Team Saskatchewan didn't find out they were first place until after the Games wrapped up and they were still to receive recognition for that win. Despite the disorganization, Team Sask athletes like Benny Jimmy from Thunderchild First Nation say that they had a great experience at the Games and Daniels also says that he would gladly do the job again if asked., Original article converted to PDF.

: Team Saskatchewan prepares for 2017 North American Indigenous Games; Team Sask Steering Committee Chairperson Marc Longjohn is interviewed about the preparation required from the participants' communities to take Team Saskatchewan to NAIG in Toronto. The newly made Team Sask website is also mentioned and was set up for the first time preceding the Toronto NAIG., Original article converted to PDF and can be found here: https://www.eaglefeathernews.com/news/index.php?detail=2389

: Team Saskatchewan ready to compete at North American Indigenous Games; A short article detailing the short time before Team Saskatchewan went to the 2017 NAIG in Toronto, Ontario. They gather at the Whitecap Dakota First Nation ball diamonds for a pep rally and multiple athletes, including lacrosse player Isaac Chicoose Johnson from Fort Qu'Appelle and volleyball player Mandy Larose from Peepeekisis First Nation are interviewed. Chef de Mission Mike Tanton is also present and comments on his hope that this NAIG will give the kids the confidence they need to have successful futures., Original article converted to PDF.

: Team Saskatchewan, What's Your Secret?; A short article examining the dominance of Team Saskatchewan's wins throughout the North American Indigenous Games. Discus and javelin thrower Jonathan Kurszewski is interviewed about his experience meeting other Indigenous youth at the Games and being able to connect culturally., Article originally from Windspeaker digital archive; a full PDF can be found here: http://data2.archives.ca/e/e448/e011197665.pdf

: Tears and Triumphs Episode 7 - Bobsledding Part 1; In this episode we introduce you to two aboriginal youth who have dreams of making it to the Olympics in bobsleigh and wrestling. They show you what it takes to get to the top of your game and tell you why support from family, friends and community is crucial for the Aboriginal athletes who want to compete on national and international levels., Access is limited to Episode 7: Bobsleigh, which is available on Youtube Courtesy of Matthew J. Dunn in two parts. Part one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BKnuPwrp94

: Tears and Triumphs Episode 7 - Bobsledding Part 2; In this episode we introduce you to two aboriginal youth who have dreams of making it to the Olympics in bobsleigh and wrestling. They show you what it takes to get to the top of your game and tell you why support from family, friends and community is crucial for the Aboriginal athletes who want to compete on national and international levels., Access is limited to Episode 7: Bobsleigh, which is available on Youtube Courtesy of Matthew J. Dunn in two parts. Part two: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyakB7bCnaU

: The 2002 North American Indigenous Games: Celebrating Our Achievements; A small, forty-page volume produced by the Winnipeg Host Society for the 2002 North American Indigenous Games. While not an academic source, it is quite informative. The salient piece outlines the history of the games, the events of the opening and closing ceremonies and names of many of those involved on an organizational level. As well, it contains photos with captions of participants and the medal results by participant location. Again, while the source is not scholarly, the authors are academics, and so this could be a valuable resource.

: The Double Helix: Aboriginal People and Sport Policy in Canada; Brief overview of the relationship between NAIG and federal bodies (pgs. 276-277; 281-283)., Chapter excerpt provided by JSTOR at the following citation: Forsyth, Janice, and Victoria Paraschak. "The Double Helix: Aboriginal People and Sport Policy in Canada." In Sport Policy in Canada, edited by Thibault Lucie and Harvey Jean, 267-93. University of Ottawa Press, 2013. http://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctt5hjk9x.11.

: The Early NAIG Games; This photograph was donated by Robert Whiteman. He is a former competitor and coach at the North American Indigenous Games in the sport of Track and Field. This picture captures Mr. Whiteman with his friends and teammates at the games in 1993.