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Terri Willard
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North American Indigenous Games
July 29, 2002 - 12:56 PM
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I had a great time last night at the opening ceremonies for the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG). There are more than 6500 young aboriginal athletes participating from 26 regions (mostly states and provinces) of the US and Canada. Manitoba has the largest team with about 900 athletes competing.
Judging from the opening ceremony last night, it's going to be a great week of sports and cultural exchange for participants and spectators alike.
Despite the relatively low key media coverage (mostly APTN... the Globe and Mail didn't even report on the opening ceremonies in today's newspaper), this is an incredibly important event for helping people to understand that North American indigenous people are not something to be found only in history books. Despite having to deal with centuries of racism and military/legal warfare, these are living, evolving, proud cultures.
I really wish I had my camera with me last night... mostly to capture one image: a young native man in overalls (off-the-shoulder) and a white tank top hanigng out with his friend - one of the traditional men's dancers with a turkey feather (?) headdress and fully painted face. Two guys; one future.
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oh i just made an update about the Cree of Northern Quebec
July 29, 2002 - 05:19 AM
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You're absolutely righ, I can't believe that HUGE event didn't get one word of coverage. It shows how easily certain groups are ignored and therefore kept in places of inequality.
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-t (right)
July 29, 2002 - 05:19 AM
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