#Naig was quoted as saying the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS), which he heads, has invested more than $65.8 million in the Cedar Rapids and Des Moines watersheds since 2003.

Calgary officials still hope to stage multi-sport event after “disappointing” loss of North American Indigenous Games Lowa Beebe is confident that an Indigenous multi-sport event will still be held in Calgary during the summer of 2027, but that competition will not be the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG).

“It’s been difficult to see the founder of the Games being disrespected in different ways from the city and from the NAIG Council.”
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North American Indigenous Games Council retracts Calgary hosting rights After extensive efforts, and with a heavy heart, the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) Council shares the news that the 2027 NAIG, will no longer be taking place in Calgary, Alberta in 2027.

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To uphold the integrity of the Games and ensure the long-term strength of the NAIG movement, NAIG Council has made the difficult but necessary decision to retract the previously awarded hosting rights for NAIG 2027.

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On Friday, the 2027 NAIG Host Society officially announced that the 2027 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) will take place in Calgary from July 25 to July 31, 2027.

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Host society for 2027 North American Indigenous Games appoints its CEO The host society for the next North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) has named its CEO. Lowa Beebe, who is a leading advocate, strategist and advisor in Indigenous governance, public relations and cul...

“We do believe that we are going to have the largest Games that the NAIG Council has ever had.”

The next North American Indigenous Games are three years away but the NAIG 2027 host society has named its CEO.

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Former NAIG president to be inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame One of the pioneers of the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) is part of the 2024 class for Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame. Alex Nelson, a member of Musgamaqw-Dzawada’enuxw First Nation in British C...

A member of Musgamaqw-Dzawada’enuxw First Nation in British Columbia has been chosen for induction into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame. Alex Nelson will enter via the Builder category for his work in the creation of the North American Indigenous Games. #Indigenous #FirstNations #sports #NAIG

Laliberte chosen to serve as North American Indigenous Games Council president Marc Laliberte will continue to be the head of an Indigenous sports organization. But now it remains to be seen whether Laliberte will be the president of the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) Co...

The North American Indigenous Games Council has a new president. Marc Laliberte was appointed at the council’s recent AGM in California. Laliberte takes over the presidency from Shannon Dunfield, a Métis woman from Grande Prairie, Alta., who nominated him. #Indigenous #sports #NAIG #governance