2006 North American Indigenous Games begin in Denver
From the official North American Indigenous Games web site at http://www.naig2006.com
From July 2-8, 2006, Denver, Colorado, is the cultural heart of North America as the host city of the 2006 NAIG.
The 2006 NAIG are a phenomenal celebration of sport and culture for North American Indigenous peoples of Turtle Island (North America). There are 7,500 representing 31 Delegations from across the U.S. and Canada! An additional 30,000 supporters and spectators will also be participating.
2006 NAIG is a large-scale multi-sport and culture celebration offering competition in 16 sports for youth between the ages 13-19 and adults ages 20 and over that features an opening & closing ceremonies and cultural village featuring an Opening & Closing ceremony and Cultural Village.
The Team Ontario delegation web site can be found at http://www.oasc.net/naig2006/naig2006.htm on the Ontario Aboriginal Sport Circle web site.
Press Coverage ...
- http://www.denverpost.com/search/ci_4003368 - Warriors in bridging a gap
- http://www.durangoherald.com/asp-bin/article_generation.asp?article_type=news&article_path=/news/06/news060703_4.htm - N. American Indian games start in Denver
- http://63.134.200.52/absoluteig/gallery.asp?categoryid=1 - photo gallery from the games
- http://www.durantdemocrat.com/articles/2006/07/03/sports/sport01.txt - Locals to compete in NAIG
- http://www.rockymountainnews.com/drmn/local/article/0,1299,DRMN_15_4815346,00.html - Pride the real winner at Indigenous Games