WATCH — Top 5 things I learned at the North American Indigenous Games - CBC.ca

Published 2023-07-24 17:00

From language to traditional medicines, these are some highlights

For the past week, it’s been hard to miss the 5,000-plus Indigenous athletes who descended on Halifax, Nova Scotia.

They’re taking part in the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG), running from July 15 to 23.

While many are here to win, they are also proud to share their culture.

CBC Kids News Contributor Isabelle MacNeil went looking for stories beyond the 16 sports taking place across the city and around the province.

She met some of the athletes, vendors and elders to find out about everything from pre-game rituals to smudging.

Check out the top five things Isabelle learned at NAIG:

Want to see more from NAIG? Watch these behind the scenes moments:

It all started with a parade and opening ceremony. Check it out here:

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TOP IMAGE CREDIT: Submitted by Judy MacNeil

About the Contributor

Isabelle MacNeil

CBC Kids News Contributor

Isabelle MacNeil is a creative and ambitious Grade 11 student from Dartmouth N.S. with a love for soccer, volleyball, acting and business. Isabelle has been having so much fun working as a contributor for CBC Kids News since September 2018. Isabelle loves reporting stories and hopes to inspire others as a positive role model and believes that giving kids a voice is more important than ever.

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