I know the storm got in the way of celebrations and competitions for the 2023 North American Indigenous Games last week — but I want to take a moment to say, thank you. Thank you to the over 3,000 volunteers who worked hard and had fun supporting the thousands of athletes, the performers, artisans [...]
Huge congratulations to Hannah Mills from Team Mi’kmaw Nova Scotia! At the age of 16, she just took home 4 gold medals in under-19 paddling categories at the 2023 North American Indigenous Games! Read the whole article here: https://www.saltwire.com/.../nova-scotia-kayaker-16-wins.../
Love celebrating these wonderful athletes! Congratulations everyone. I’ve learned that the medals for the 2023 North American Indigenous Games were originally designed by Ella Scothorn as a youth, and then refined by Mi’kmaw artist Tayla Fern Paul. I’d love to learn even more about the Mi’kmaq symbolism—they’re beautiful.
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If there’s one thing I’ve loved about the 2023 North American Indigenous Games, it’s the sportsmanship. Although competitive, the athletes have been so respectful and kind to one another. They cheer each other on. They build each other up. It’s so good to see. I watched Team Nova Scotia play Team Newfoundland and Labrador [...]
THIS weekend! Nova Multifest 2023 is taking place this weekend at Alderney Landing in Dartmouth. Our Government is thrilled to support this wonderful festival that features amazing performances, food and so much more. Learn more: https://multifestns.ca/
Thrilled to have the chance to meet more athletes from across North America and present them with their medals! It’s been a very busy day for competitions at Beazley! I had the honour of presenting medals for U14 80m, along with U16 100m. Congratulations!
Love seeing the crowds at Beazley in Dartmouth! There are tons of games and cultural events to watch at venues across HRM. If you have a chance, you should get out to the venues and enjoy! Thousands of athletes from across North America along with thousands of their families and friends are here for [...]
Congratulations!! It’s such an honour to have the opportunity to meet these incredible paddlers and hand out their medals!
So great to have the Prime Minister join us for the 2023 North American Indigenous Games Canoe/Kayak kick-off ceremony on beautiful Lake Banook in Mi'kma'ki! It was a true honour to join Mi'kmaw Chiefs for a paddle across the lake to the ceremony. And it was very special to take part in a smudging [...]