Team alberta - north american indigenous games

The North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) are a multi-sport games for Indigenous youth from across North America. The games bring together more than 5,000 athletes, coaches and team staff from 756+ Indigenous Nations celebrating, sharing and reconnecting through sport and culture.

The 11th North American Indigenous Games will take place in Calgary, Alberta, Canada in July 2027. 

These games will take place in the territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy (Siksika, Kainai, and Piikani Nations), the Tsuut'ina Nation, and the Îyarhe Nakoda (Bearspaw, Chiniki, and Goodstoney Nations). Calgary is also home to the Otipemisiwak Métis Government, Districts 5 & 6.

 All athletes competing in the NAIG must be of Canadian and/or American Indigenous ancestry.

 NAIG has a "Single Sport Participant Policy".  Athletes participating in the NAIG can only enter and compete in one sport. 

Yes, athletes must be permanent residents of the contingent they are competing for. A permanent resident is defined as someone who has been granted permanent residency 180 days prior to the start of the Opening Ceremony.   

Every four years. 

Team Alberta tryouts will be held in 2026. More information is coming soon...

Yes, there will be a Team Alberta tryout fee. More information coming soon...

Absolutely!  Team Alberta sponsorship package and information is coming soon...