Cultural sharing key part of North American Indigenous Games as sacred fire lit

Members of the public explore the Cultural Village on the Halifax Common during the North American Indigenous Games 2023 in Halifax on Saturday, July 15, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese

By Michael Tutton The Canadian Press HALIFAX — Organizers of the North American Indigenous Games ignited a sacred fire on Saturday, saying the rekindling of First Nations culture is at the heart of the sports competition. “We set the goal at these games to have 50 per cent culture and 50 per cent sport, so we’re infusing cultural aspects into all aspects of the games themselves,” said games president George (Tex) Marshall in an interview after the ceremony. Recommended reads for you: Cultural sharing key part of North American Indigenous Games as sacred fire lit North American Indigenous Games officially open in Halifax as prime minister attends The 2023 version of the games is taking place at venues in Halifax, referred to as Kjipuktuk, along with events at Millbook First…

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