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By Rosemary Godin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Cape Breton Post All five First Nation communities in Cape Breton are gearing up \u2013 literally \u2013 for the upcoming Mi\u2019kmaq Summer Games 2026 to be held in Sipekne\u2019katik (Shubenacadie) from August 13-23. Widely known as the Olympics of Mi\u2019kmaki, the games attract thousands of athletes and sports enthusiasts of all ages for ten days of gathering, competing, and cultural activities. A highlight of this year\u2019s games will be the presence during the last weekend of National Hockey League veteran Jordin Tootoo, who made history as the first Inuk player to play in the NHL, skating a 13-year career with 723 games across teams like the Nashville Predators and Detroit Red Wings. Off the ice, Tootoo is an author, a recipient of the… <\/p>\n

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By Rosemary Godin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Cape Breton Post All five First Nation communities in Cape Breton are gearing up \u2013 literally \u2013 for the upcoming Mi\u2019kmaq Summer Games 2026 to be held in Sipekne\u2019katik (Shubenacadie) from August 13-23. Widely known as the Olympics of Mi\u2019kmaki, the games attract thousands of athletes and sports enthusiasts of all ages for ten days of gathering, competing, and cultural activities. A highlight of this year\u2019s games will be the presence during the last weekend of National Hockey League veteran Jordin Tootoo, who made history as the first Inuk player to play in the NHL, skating a 13-year career with 723 games across teams like the Nashville Predators and Detroit Red Wings. Off the ice, Tootoo is an author, a recipient of the... <\/p>\n

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