Manitoba Keewatinook Ininew Okimowin (MKO) in partnership with Keewatin Tribal Council (KTC) and Awasis Agency of Northern Manitoba are hosting the Manitoba Indigenous Summer Games 2007.
Mission Statement:
- Develop quality of life for Aboriginal youth
- Create a positive atmosphere for Aboriginal youth
- To promote the participation of Aboriginal youth in the areas of sport and recreation
- To ensure Manitoba ’s Aboriginal youth continue to enhance their athletic abilities in preparation of the North American Indigenous Games 2008
GOALS:
- Increase Aboriginal participation in the events of Sport, Culture and Recreation.
- Promote Alternative Lifestyles through Sport, Culture and Recreation.
- Solidify the athlete base of Aboriginal youth.
- Provide a forum that promotes harmony and community spirit through Sport, Culture and Recreation.
- Present Provincial Showcase of Aboriginal athletes that increase public support and awareness of Sport, Culture and Recreation in Manitoba.
- Promote the development of infrastructure for Aboriginal communities in the area of Sport, Culture and Recreation.
- Promote Aboriginal communities in hosting the Manitoba Indigenous Summer Games.
- Develop minimum coaching standards for chaperones participating in the Manitoba Indigenous Summer Games.
The Manitoba Indigenous Summer Games will provide Aboriginal people with the opportunity to create new friendships, skills, goals and dreams to take them successfully further in their lives.
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