The Government of Canada is providing more than $ 4 million to help Aboriginal youth and athletes reconnect with their traditional culture
DARTMOUTH, NS , August 27, 2019 / CNW / – The Government of Canada recognizes that sport and sporting events play a key role in promoting unity, teamwork, volunteerism and culture. The North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) provides exactly these benefits for participating Aboriginal youth.
Darren Fisher, MP for Dartmouth – Cole Harbor , today announced that the Government of Canada will provide more than $ 4 million in support of the Halifax 2020 North American Indigenous Games . Of this amount, Sport Canada will contribute up to $ 3.8 million for the planning and presentation of the NAIG through its Host Program. As for the Economic Development Agency of CanadaAtlantic Canada (ACOA), it will provide $ 500,000 from the Canadian Experiences Fund. Mr. Fisher made the announcement on behalf of the Honorable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport, and the Honorable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA .
It is with great pride that the Government of Canada supports the 2020 NAIG in Halifax . The Games are critical to the development of young Aboriginal athletes. They provide them with a competitive experience and unparalleled training. This support materializes the Government of Canada’s commitment to respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s calls for action, specifically Call 88, calling on all levels of government to take steps to ensure the development Aboriginal athletes and to maintain their support for the NAIG.
The 2020 Games will be the first to take place in Atlantic Canada . In addition to competitions, the Games also offer a dynamic cultural program, as well as bringing together Aboriginal youth from Canada and the United States. Without question, it will be a vibrant tribute to Aboriginal unity, heritage, youth and sport.
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“Our Government is pleased to support the 2020 North American Indigenous Games , which will be held in Halifax . NAIG plays an important role in the development of young Aboriginal athletes by providing them with valuable training and competitive experience. The Games will be a flagship event next year and will showcase the richness of Aboriginal sport and culture to all Canadians. “
– The Honorable Kirsty Duncan , Minister of Science and Sports
“The North American Indigenous Games are a great opportunity for our city and province as they allow all Canadians to learn more about Aboriginal sport and culture. The economy of our region will benefit from the coming of the Games, which will also help to strengthen the links between communities in the territories and participating countries. We are proud to support these Games that will spotlight the talent of young athletes, while providing them with an exceptional cultural experience. “
– Mr. Darren Fisher, Member of Parliament for Dartmouth – Cole Harbor
“The 5,000 participants who will take part in the Games are the real winners of today’s funding announcement. Our government partners continue to support Aboriginal sport and culture as the North American Indigenous Games movement celebrates 30 years of success. The North American Indigenous Games began in Edmonton , Alberta , in 1990 with approximately 3,000 members from First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. “
– George Marshall, President of the North American Indigenous Games Host Society
The facts in brief
The first NAIG took place in 1990 in Edmonton .
On May 3, 2018, the NAIG Council announced the allocation of the 2020 North American Indigenous Games to the City of Halifax .
The 2020 North American Indigenous Games will be held in Halifax , July 12-18.
NAIG was founded to promote a healthy lifestyle, build self-image and promote Aboriginal role models through sport and culture.
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SOURCE Canadian Heritage
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