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The 2022 Indigenous Summer Games wrapped up on July 3, as participants from across the North left with medals and memories.

The 2022 Indigenous Summer Games are in full swing. The Games kicked off today with traditional Northern and Dene games such as ring toss, triple jump, swing kick and Dene wrestling. 

The 2022 Indigenous Summer Games kick off in Yellowknife Thursday, with about 120 athletes coming to town for the competition. The sporting competition is a celebration of traditional games and Indigenous people and culture, says event manager.

After years of online events and cancellations, the territory's Aboriginal Sport Circle is getting ready to host its inaugural Indigenous Summer Games in Yellowknife, and athletes are eager to take part.

Posted: Jan 28, 2021 5:00 AM CT | Last Updated: January 28 Students compete in the 2019 Traditional Games Championships hosted by the Aboriginal Sports Circle NWT.(ANGELA GZOWSKI/Aboriginal Sports Circle NWT) The N.W.T.'s annual Traditional Games Championships is gearing up for a less-than-traditional year.  Typically hosting around 200 student athletes in Yellowknife to compete in Arctic Sports and Dene Games, the Aboriginal Sports Circle NWT announced there will be no travelling for the competition this year, with games instead taking place in the students' respective communities.  "Trad...