The third Indigenous Summer Games are coming to Yellowknife, NT, on June 19–21, 2026, hosted at École Sir John Franklin High School. Held every two years, the Indigenous Summer Games bring people together from across the North for a weekend that combines competitive sport with cultural celebration. The Games feature a range of events focused on individual performance, participation, and high-level competition. With each edition, the Games continue to grow and have become a ma

The 2026 Traditional Games Championship, powered by Northwestel, is coming up this March—and we are looking for officials to help make it a success. We are currently seeking individuals to serve as officials for the championship, taking place March 27–29, 2026 . Officials play a key role in ensuring the games run smoothly, fairly, and in the spirit of respect and sportsmanship that traditional games are known for. If you have experience officiating, a strong understanding of

Archery NT is excited to offer weekly Archery Drop-In sessions  running every Wednesday from January 14 to March 25, 2026 , at the ARCAN Sport Facility (327C Old Airport Road) . These drop-in sessions are open to youth and adults of all experience levels , and new archers are strongly encouraged to join . Whether you’re picking up a bow for the first time or looking to stay sharp, this is a great opportunity to learn, practice, and connect with the local archery community. Th

Yellowknife | February 8–13, 2026 Are you passionate about culture, sport, and passing knowledge on to the next generation? This February, we’re inviting community members, coaches, educators, and sport leaders to take part in Northern Games & Dene Games Instructor Training in Yellowknife. This six-day training opportunity is designed to build confident instructors who can teach, demonstrate, and safely deliver Northern Games and Dene Games  in their communities. Participants

On November 28th, 2025, ISCNWT hosted its annual Awards Night, an evening dedicated to recognizing and celebrating remarkable individuals from across the Northwest Territories. Each year, this event brings together community members, partners, and supporters to honour those who have made exceptional contributions through sport, leadership, and community impact. This year, we proudly recognized six outstanding individuals for their achievements and commitment to strengthening

The North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) Council has officially launched the bid process for the 2028 North American Indigenous Games, inviting interested communities from across Canada to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI). To support this process, the NAIG Council has established a Bid Leadership Team that will oversee the EOI phase and guide interested communities through each stage of the bid process A final decision on the host community will be made by the NAG Counc

We’re excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 Traditional Games Championship powered by Northwestel (TGC)! This year’s event will take place at École Sir John Franklin High School from March 27–29, 2026. The Traditional Games Championship brings together students ages 10–12 from across the Northwest Territories to celebrate skill, sportsmanship, and culture through Northern Games and Dene Games. Last year’s event even welcomed participants from the Yuk

Position Title:       Finance Manager        Position Term:       Permanent/ Full-time Salary:                   $80,000 – 100,000 Benefits:               Health, Dental, RRSP Contributions                 Location:               Yellowknife Reports to:            ISCNWT Executive Director     Indigenous Sports Circle NWT The Indigenous Sports Circle NWT (ISCNWT) was established in 1999 and was created through a national consensus-building process. ISCNWT was created as one o

The intention of the ISCNWT Community Development Grant Program is to help offset the costs associated with the running of recreation programming, sport development and cultural activities that include physical activity. Important Information You can submit multiple applications for different projects in your community. A letter of support from a Community Champion, an individual organization is required upon submission. If you have received funding from ISCNWT in the past, y

The Indigenous Sports Circle NWT (ISCNWT) is proud to share its 2025–2030 Strategic Plan , a roadmap that will guide our work over the...

Results of the 2025 NWT Archery Championships Powered by Northwestel The 2025 NWT Archery Championships powered by Northwestel brought...

This year’s NWT Archery Championship, held at Russell Lake just north of Behchokǫ̀, was a true celebration of sport, community, and...

The Indigenous Sport Circle NWT is pleased to share upcoming opportunities for community members to take part in coach and leadership...

The Aboriginal Sport Circle is excited to announce that applications are now open for the Aboriginal Apprentice Coach Program (AACP)  at...

The Indigenous Sport Circle NWT (ISCNWT), with Dene Games NT, Northern Games NT, and Archery NT, is excited to announce a call for...

The Indigenous Sport Circle of the Northwest Territories (ISCNWT) is excited to announce a pilot program bringing PLAYBuilder by Sport...

Registration form is at the bottom of the page September 19–21, 2025 Russell Lake (North of Behchokǫ̀) Get ready to take aim. The 2025...

The Indigenous Sports Circle NWT 2024-2025 Annual Report is now published. You can view it by clicking the link below.

The Indigenous Sports Circle of the Northwest Territories (ISCNWT) is proud to announce the appointment of Kelcy McDonald as Chairperson...

Nominations for our 2025 ISCNWT Awards are now open.   The purpose of the ISCNWT Award program is to recognize and give credit to exceptional community members in the NWT. Those individuals who have continually shown dedication and hard work and have made significant contributions will be honoured for the positive difference they are making in their respective communities.     This year the Annual Award Dinner will be held on November 28, 2025 at the Explorer Hotel in Yellowk