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NAIG JOURNAL – Entry #1: Opening Ceremonies as told by Ikuhkskiituwa Smithx (Gallery Below) Regina, SK – The winds were crisp, fluid and smooth at Mosaic Stadium. The 18,000 plus crowd exuded a pride stronger than that of the colonial transplant nations of the...

PLEASE SEE FULL GALLERY BELOW OF 2014 NAIG CULTURAL VILLAGE – DAY 3 Regina, SK – Encouraging youth is the foundation of the North American Indigenous Games and culture is a strong a component of that ideal, including main stage entertainment through the week at the...

Day 2 of the 2014 North American Indigenous Games got underway Monday morning with a lot of action. Sports competitions that started included; Badminton, Lacrosse, Canoeing, Kayaking, Soccer and Basketball. RezX’s Ryan Peterman caught up with some of the amazing basketball...

Regina, SK –  The 2014 North American Indigenous Games opening ceremonies kicked off Sunday afternoon (July 20) with an impressive line up that featured performances from the Thundering Hill Dance Theatre, Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company, Plex, Crystal Shawanda, Inez...

Saskatoon, SK – On a hot sunny day on July 1st, sponsors, supporters and dignitaries welcomed the 2014 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) Lance Runners at Saskatoon’s Wanuskewin Heritage Park. Before they arrived, guests and supporters were entertained by fiddle...

The Lance Run for the North American Indigenous Games 2014 is more than an athletic event. It is also a spiritual journey that involves vision, prayer and community. It was a tremendous honor for the Prince Albert Grand Council to be chosen as the beginning of this journey....

Regina, SK – At a press conference held earlier today (May 13) at Ramada Hotel, organizers of the upcoming 2014 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) unveiled their official medals. They also used this opportunity to unveil their official symbols of the games which were...

 The Saskatchewan Roughriders today released Economic Impact numbers from the 101st Grey Cup Festival and Grey Cup Championship Game held in Saskatchewan. The Grey Cup Festival alone attracted over 241,000 attendees over a four day period, including an estimated crowd of 10,000...

Regina, SK – Today it was announced that 2014 Juno award winning artist George Leach will headline the opening ceremonies for the upcoming 2014 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) which will take place on July 20-27 in Regina, SK. At a press conference held at First...

This past week, Prince Albert Grand Council hosted the 40th Saskatchewan First Nations Winter Games attracting over 4,000 athletes and coaches for a week of sports and cultural activities. Out of 13 Tribal Councils and Independent bands competing, the Agency Chiefs Tribal Council...