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The 51st tournament, Ontario&#8217;s largest youth ice hockey event for First Nations, is set for March 2025, in partnership with the First Nations of the Chippewa Tri-Council. \u201cWe are honoured that Markham will host the next three LNHL tournaments,\u201d said Mayor Frank Scarpitti. \u201cAfter celebrating the 50th anniversary this year, we look forward to welcoming athletes and families from across Ontario and continuing to support the positive impact this tournament has on Indigenous youth.\u201d \u201cWith the memories of the 50th anniversary still fresh, we\u2019re excited to host&#8230; <\/p>\n<div class=\"pmpro\">\n<div class=\"pmpro_card pmpro_content_message\">\n<div class=\"pmpro_card_content\">This content is for Yearly Subscription, Yearly Subscription &#8211; Corporate, Print Subscription Only, and Canada Print and Online members only.<br \/><a href=\"http:\/\/theturtleislandnews.com\/wp-login.php?action=register\">Register<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"pmpro_card_actions pmpro_font-medium\">Already a member? <a href=\"https:\/\/theturtleislandnews.com\/wp-login.php?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Ftheturtleislandnews.com%2Findex.php%2F2024%2F10%2F07%2Fmarkham-signs-3-year-agreement-to-host-little-native-hockey-league-tournament%2F\">Log in here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Scarlett Liu. is a\u00a0Local Journalism Initiative reporter As part of its commitment to Truth and Reconciliation, the City of Markham, along with Destination Markham Corporation, has signed a three-year agreement to host the Little Native Hockey League (LNHL) annual tournament through 2027. 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