Toronto 2017 NAIG Host Society – Toronto 2017 North American Indigenous Games (2017 NAIG) Announces Major Partnership with City of Hamilton and McMaster University

WHO:
– Marcia Trudeau, CEO, Toronto 2017 NAIG Host Society
– Chief Ava Hill, Six Nations of the Grand River
– Chief Stacey LaForme, Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation
– Filomena Tassi, Member of Parliament for Hamilton West–Ancaster–Dundas
– Hon. David Zimmer, Ontario Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
– Fred Eisenberger, Mayor of the City of Hamilton
– Patrick Deane, President and Vice-Chancellor, McMaster University

WHAT: Toronto 2017 NAIG Host Society to announce a major partnership with McMaster University and the City of Hamilton, in support of the Toronto 2017 North American Indigenous Games.

WHERE: McMaster University, Gilmour Hall – Council Chambers
1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON.

WHEN: Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 11:00 a.m.

NOTES: In addition to outlining this regional partnership, the announcement will coincide with the unveiling of the official Toronto 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) campaign.

Contact Information:
Abidah Shirazi
Manager of Communications, Toronto 2017 NAIG Host Society
abidah.shirazi@naig2017.to
416-825-3348

About the Toronto 2017 North American Indigenous Games
From July 16-23, 2017, the North American Indigenous Games (2017 NAIG) will welcome more than 5,000 participants, 2,000 volunteers and a number of spectators and dignitaries from across North America. A total of 14 sports will be offered for competition during the event and a week-long cultural village will be housed at York University featuring nightly programming including traditional teachings, Indigenous artists and other cultural performers. For more information, visit www.naig2017.to