Toronto 2017 NAIG Host Society – Partnership aims to engage and inspire Indigenous youth and communities across North America, through the story of sport and culture, within the context of reconciliation.
 

WHO: 
– Marcia Trudeau-Bomberry, CEO, Toronto 2017 North American Indigenous Games
– Michael Cvitkovic, GM, Toronto 2017 North American Indigenous Games
– Elder Garry Sault, Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation
– Heather Conway, Executive Vice-President, English Services, CBC
– Greg Stremlaw, Executive Director, CBC Sports   
– Hannah Morningstar, Toronto 2017 NAIG Athlete 
– Hon. David Zimmer, Ontario Minister for Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation
 
WHAT: 

Duncan McCue, award-winning journalist, host of CBC Radio One’s Cross Country Checkup and member of the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation, will host as Toronto 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) and CBC announce a major partnership that will bring the excitement of the Games across the country. Details of an inspiring legacy campaign, showcasing sport and culture as vehicles for social change, will also be announced.

The announcement will coincide with a second series of operational meetings for mission staff, representing all competing teams of the Toronto 2017 NAIG from across North America.

WHERE:         
Barbara Frum Atrium
Canadian Broadcasting Centre
250 Front Street West, Toronto, ON, M5V 3G5
 
WHEN: 
Friday, January 20, 2017, 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
 
NOTES: 
Members of the media are asked to register in the lobby prior to the event. An opportunity for Q&A will be provided following the announcement.
 
Contact Information:
Abidah Shirazi, (Director, Marketing and 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 countless spectators from across North America. Sport and cultural venues include Humber College, McMaster University, York University, University of Toronto Scarborough, City of Toronto facilities, City of Hamilton venues, and venues within Six Nations of the Grand River Territory. A total of 14 sports will be offered for competition during the event, in addition to week-long cultural festivals, featuring programming such as traditional teachings, Indigenous artists, vendors and cultural performers. For more information, visit www.naig2017.to.