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Winnipeg to Host Indigenous Games in 2028
9 Oct
Summary
- Winnipeg will host the North American Indigenous Games in 2028.
- Over 5,000 athletes are expected to attend the 2028 event.
- This marks Winnipeg's second time hosting the games since 2002.
The North American Indigenous Games are set to return to Winnipeg in 2028, with Norway House Cree Nation and the Southern Chiefs' Organization selected as hosts. This marks the first time the games will be held in Winnipeg in over two decades, with the previous Manitoba hosting in 2002.
An estimated 5,000 athletes, coaches, and team officials from over 750 First Nations across North America are expected to converge on Winnipeg for the international event. The 2028 games are scheduled to take place from July 9 to July 23.
The games feature a blend of traditional and contemporary sports, complemented by cultural programming celebrating the diversity and heritage of Indigenous nations. The hosting selection followed a national bid process, with Norway House and SCO conditionally awarded the opportunity.
Norway House is a large First Nation in northern Manitoba, while the Southern Chiefs' Organization represents 33 Anishinaabe and Dakota Nations in southern Manitoba. The selection process involved collaboration with the games council, government levels, and community partners to finalize host agreements and establish a host society.
