Sports and Recreation

Aboriginal Physical Activity and Cultural Circle

Aboriginal Sport Circle

The Aboriginal Sport Circle is Canada's national voice for Aboriginal sport, which brings together the interests of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.

Arctic Winter Games

This page provides information about the 2008 Arctic Winter Games, held in Yellowknife, which marks the 20th anniversary of this celebration of Northern sports and culture.

Source: Artic Winter Games International Committee

Blueprint for Life Consulting

BluePrintForLife uses the hip-hop culture to reach out to a wide range of young people and to engage youth in physical and educational workshops.

Canadian Native National Fastball Championships

First Nations Snowboard Team

FNST is the only snowboard body entirely operated by Aboriginal snowboarders. It aims to improve the quality of life and empower Aboriginal youth across Canada through snowboard.

Inuit High Kick

Lacrosse: A History of Canada's Game

Video archives from the CBC on lacrosse, which not only remains an integral part of native culture, but is played by thousands of people across Canada.

Source: Government of Canada; Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)

Living Traditions – Museums Honour the North American Indigenous Games

Learn about the spirit and diversity of Indigenous culture and heritage by exploring the traditions and stories of sporting events and games of yesterday and today.

Source: Government of Canada; Virtual Museum of Canada (VMC)

Nativehockey.com – Promoting Indigenous Hockey in North America

Nativehockey.com is a volunteer site devoted to the promotion of Indigenous hockey in North America.

Northern Links

Northern Links provides and improves peer networking for all community leaders and its online database allows them to find a wide variety of sports and recreational programming information.

Recognition of Excellence

These awards recognize the year's top male and female Aboriginal athletes and certified Aboriginal coaches committed to the development of Aboriginal athletes.

Source: Aboriginal Sport Circle

Short History of Lacrosse in Canada, A

Lacrosse, which the Native People of North America knew under many different names such as Baggataway or Tewaarathon, played a significant role in the community and religious life of tribes across the continent for untold years.

Source: Canadian Lacrosse Association

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