Northern Games
Participants’ Oath
In the spirit of the Northern Games and our Elders that walked before us, we promise to compete with the best of intentions and sportsmanship and to help others that need the support. We agree to respect and follow the rules created by the Founders of the Northern Games.
Aa r̂ igaa!
Welcome to the 55 th year of the Northern Games of the Western Arctic in Iñuuvik (Inuvik), Northwest Territories, on the traditional territories of the Inuvialuit and Gwich’in.
We are pleased to host the Games in Inuuvik. The Northern Games Society has been planning these Games for many years, which were delayed due to many factors. The Games we are hosting this week are focused on the region but are welcoming participants from Yellowknife, Whitehorse, and other regions.
Please join us in welcoming our guests, the Elders, the officials and participants from all communities, and let’s plan for a memorable event like the Northern Games of the past.
Gerry Kisoun PRESIDENT, NORTHERN GAMES SOCIETY (NGS)
On behalf of the Town of Iñuuvik (Inuvik), I am pleased that we are hosting the 2024 Northern Games and extend my welcome to all the participants. This is the 55 th anniversary of the Games, so it is a great accomplishment.
The athletes involved have, over the years, served as an inspiration to the younger generation and is of the utmost importance in continuing the cultures represented. I hope everyone involved enjoys the hospitality of Iñuuvik and has a chance to see what a friendly town we have.
Good luck and may the spirit of the competition be shared by everyone.
Clarence Wood MAYOR TOWN OF IÑUUVIK
(INUVIK)
Welcome
to Inuvik
OneHand Reach
Arrival of all Dignitaries, Youth, Good Women and Good Men, Drum Dancers and Elders from Communities (Charters and Highway).
Age Categories: Junior (17 & under) Open (18+)
Ribbon ceremony after each event ��
*Good Woman and Good Man Event
, All events will be at Chief Jim Koe Park. If weather conditions change, events will be moved inside to East Three Secondary School.
10:00 AM , East Three Secondary School
12:00 NOON , Chief Jim Koe Park
1:00 PM
, Chief Jim Koe Park
2:00 PM
, Chief Jim Koe Park
2:30 PM , Chief Jim Koe Park
TEAM
REGISTRATION (UNTIL
2:00 PM) ��
Registration of all participants for events All participants will receive food tickets at East 3 Secondary School
LUNCH ��
OPENING CEREMONIES ��
Marshalling of Community Teams with Banners Drum Dance Performance with Inuuvik Drum Dance Group, and Blanket Toss
COACHES MEETING & ATHLETES WARM UP ��
5:00 PM , Chief Jim Koe Park
6:00 PM , Chief Jim Koe Park
DINNER ��
9:00 PM , Chief Jim Koe Park
CANADA’S SPORTS HALL OF FAME RECOGNITION OF EDWARD LENNIE ORDER OF SPORT 2022 �� (AROUND 7:30PM)
Two-FootHigh Kick
Age Categories: Junior (17 & under) Open (18+)
Ribbon ceremony after each event ��
*Good Woman and Good Man Event
8:00 AM , Chief Jim Koe Park
10:00 AM , Chief Jim Koe Park
BREAKFAST ��
12:00 NOON , Chief Jim Koe Park
1:00 PM , Chief Jim Koe Park
TEAM CANOE RACES * TWO per TEAM TEAM SEAL SKINNING & STRETCHING * ALL & ELDER KNEEL JUMP ALL TWO-FOOT HIGH KICK ALL
5:00 PM , Chief Jim Koe Park DINNER ��
5:00 PM , Chief Jim Koe Park
7:30 PM , Chief Jim Koe Park
, All events will be at Chief Jim Koe Park. If weather conditions change, events will be moved inside to East Three Secondary School.
9:30 PM , Chief Jim Koe Park
YOUTH TRADITIONAL GAMES DEMONSTRATIONS
TRADITIONAL NORTHERN GAMES DEMOS (P.18) & BLANKET TOSS �� 10:30 PM , Chief Jim Koe Park DRUM DANCE, OLD-TIME DANCE & JIGGING CONTEST �� LUNCH ��
Arm Pull
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8:00 AM , Chief Jim Koe Park
10:30 AM , Chief Jim Koe Park
Age Categories: Junior (17 &
Ribbon ceremony after each event �� *Good Woman and Good Man Event
, All events will be at Chief Jim Koe Park. If weather conditions change, events will be moved inside to East Three Secondary School.
12:00 NOON , Chief Jim Koe Park 1:00 PM , Chief Jim Koe Park
5:00 PM , Chief Jim Koe Park
6:30
, Chief Jim Koe Park
9:30 PM , Chief Jim Koe Park
Park
TRADITIONAL NORTHERN GAMES
OneFoot High Kick
Age Categories: Junior (17 & under) Open (18+)
Ribbon ceremony after each event �� *Good Woman and Good Man Event , All events will be at Chief Jim Koe Park. If weather conditions change, events will be moved inside to East Three Secondary School.
7:00 AM , Chief Jim Koe Park
9:30 AM , Chief Jim Koe Park
12:00 NOON , Chief Jim Koe Park
1:00 PM , Chief Jim Koe Park
5:00 PM , Chief Jim Koe Park
, Chief Jim Koe Park
9:30 PM , Chief Jim Koe Park
, Chief Jim Koe Park
TRADITIONAL NORTHERN GAMES DEMOS (P.18)
Beaver Skinning
Friday July 26
7:00 AM , Chief Jim Koe Park
9:30 AM , Chief Jim Koe Park
Age Categories: Junior (17 & under) Open (18+)
Ribbon ceremony after each event ��
*Good Woman and Good Man Event , All events will be at Chief Jim Koe Park. If weather conditions change, events will be moved inside to East Three Secondary School.
12:00 NOON , Chief Jim Koe Park
1:00 PM , Chief Jim Koe Park
BREAKFAST ��
SWING KICK ALL FEMALE TEAM TUG OF WAR ALL/MIXED
TOSS
5:00 PM , Chief Jim Koe Park
6:30 PM , Chief Jim Koe Park
DINNER ��
TEAM TEA BOILING & BANNOCK MAKING * ALL MALE + ELDER KNUCKLE HOP ALL MALE
TEAM BEAVER SKINNING & STRETCHING*
9:30 PM , Chief Jim Koe Park
10:30 PM , Chief Jim Koe Park
TRADITIONAL DRESS FASHION SHOW �� & DRUM DANCE LUNCH ��
TRADITIONAL NORTHERN GAMES DEMOS (P.18) & BLANKET TOSS ��
Blanket Toss
, All events will be at Chief Jim Koe Park. If weather conditions change, events will be moved inside to East Three Secondary School.
7:00 AM , Chief Jim Koe Park
10:30 AM , Chief Jim Koe Park
BREAKFAST ��
CLOSING CEREMONIES & AWARDS ��
Marshalling of Community Teams with Banners Medal Awards & Closing Remarks
NELLIE COURNOYEA AWARD MOST POINTS, WOMEN
EDWARD LENNIE AWARD MOST POINTS, MEN
DELMA KISOUN AWARD MOST INSPIRATIONAL ALL-AROUND ATHLETE
1:00 PM , All Venues
1:00
TRADITIONAL NORTHERN GAMES DEMONSTRATIONS
Tuesday, July 23 / Wednesday, July 24 / Thursday, July 25 / Friday, July 26 at 9:30pm Rope Games, Caribou Skipping, Ear Weight Lift, Ear Pull, Stick Pull, Putaroon, Belt Hop, Four Men Carry, Animal Muk, Team Animal Muk, Bum Hop, Rope Twist, Stick Twist, Walrus Pull, Wrist Hang, Toe Hang, Manaq, Rope Skipping, Harpoon Throw, Low Kick, and more.
List of Participating Communities: Tuktuuyaqtuuq, Paulatuuq, Ulukhaqtuuq, Ikaahuk (Sachs Harbour), Aktlarvik, Iñuuvik, Ft. Good Hope, Ft. McPherson, Tsiigehtchic, Yellowknife, Whitehorse
Design: Jason Lau, Tusaayaksat Magazine/ Inuvialuit Communications Society (ICS)
Photographs used from Northern Games Society Archives, Inuvialuit Regional Corporation (Elizabeth Kolb), and Tusaayaksat/ICS Archives
Northern Games Committee Members:
Donald Kuptana – Executive Director
Gerry Kisoun – President
Patrick Gruben – Vice President
Billie Lennie – Secretary
Lucy Kuptana – Treasurer
Aurora Kotokak
Brian Kudlak
Darlene Gruben
Ethel-Jean Gruben
Hans Lennie
Josh McDonald
Kata Kuhnert
Keegan Cockney
Lena Kotokak
Event Sponsors
Lily Ann Green
Melissa Rogers
Nathan Kuptana
Robert B. Gruben
Shayne Cockney
Steve Cockney Sr.
Tamara Voudrach
Tianna Gordon-Ruben
