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VISION
The Northeastern Nations Friends of the Games unites diverse Indigenous communities to empower youth through inclusive sports and cultural events, fostering self-esteem, talent, and wellbeing. Beyond competition, we are committed to building lasting legacies, preserving culture, and nurturing holistic development in Manitoba's Indigenous communities through collaborative leadership and sustainable planning.
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MISSION
The Northeastern Nations Friends of the Games, together with our people, neighbours, and community partners, aims to take a leadership role in hosting a network of sporting competitions, cultural events, entertainment, and facilities. Our goal is to inspire young athletes to participate in this glorious opportunity and to create experiences that foster strong, vibrant Games.
Current Committee Members
Jolene Chippeway
Entertainment/Opening/Closing Ceremonies
Lorna Chippeway
Entertainment/Opening/Closing Ceremonies
Allan Courchene/Bernalda Robinson
Medical
Lee Courchene
Environment
Sage Courchene
Environment
Peggy Guimond
Accommodations
Farrel Guimond
Accommodations
Allan Courchene
Sponsorship, Headquarters
Allister Courchene
Sponsorship, Headquarters
Laurie Guimond
Security
OPEN
Food Services
Dylan Courchene
Food Services
Wanda Lee
Transportation
Jazmyn Desarlais
Volunteers - Brokenhead
Kim Avanthay
Volunteers – Lac Du Bonnet
Shawn Chippeway
Volunteers - Sagkeeng
Zoe Dupont
Volunteers - Sagkeeng
OPEN
Volunteers – Black River
OPEN
Volunteers – Hollow Water
OPEN
Volunteers – Powerview/Pine Falls
Curtis Garson
Volunteers – SERDC
Roberta Laliberte
Marketing & Advertising
Dixie Courchene
Games Signage
Jennifer Morrisseau – Soldier
Games Signage
Mary-Jo Hovorka – Seymour
Sport Committee/Director - Basketball
Allan Actimchuk
Sport Committee/Director – 3D Archery
Tom Paukovic
Sport Committee/Director – 3D Archery
Rene Le Moullec
Sport Committee/Director - Athletics
Jazmyn Desjarlais
Sport Committee/Director – Ball Hockey
Nicole Guimond
Sport Committee/Director – Ball Hockey
Pauline Guimond
Sport Committee/Director – Ball Hockey
Marcel Lemire
Sport Committee/Director – Ball Hockey
Milton Courchene
Sport Committee/Director – Golf
Ivan Davis
Sport Committee/Director – Golf
Darren Guimond
Sport Committee/Director – Golf
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CORE VALUES
The Northeastern Nations Friends of the Games unites diverse Indigenous communities to empower youth through:
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Inclusive Community Empowerment - Bringing diverse communities together, ensuring everyone can participate and grow through sports and culture.
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Empowering Youth, Honouring Heritage - Nurturing the next generation's talents while celebrating and preserving Indigenous traditions.
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Lasting Wellness Impact - Creating enduring positive change for holistic community health beyond the games and cultural events, fostering self-esteem, talent, and wellbeing. Beyond competition, we are committed to building lasting legacies, preserving culture, and nurturing holistic development in Manitoba's Indigenous communities through collaborative leadership and sustainable planning.
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SPIRIT
Beyond competition, we are committed to building lasting legacies, preserving culture,
and nurturing holistic development in Manitoba's Indigenous communities through collaborative leadership and sustainable planning.
Get Involved
Join us in our efforts to support and uplift the community. Your participation can make a real difference in the lives of those we serve.
Host Community
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Partnering Communities
The lead host community is the Sagkeeng First Nation Community an Ojibwe community located at the mouth of Lake Winnipeg on the northeastern side of the province. It has a population of 8,208 members with approximately 3,600 living on reserve and is one of the larges treserves in Manitoba with both land mass and people. Located just 121 kilometers from the city of Winnipeg. The community is operated by an elected body comprised of a Chief and six council members that oversee the operations of their members in education, health, social, policing, and housing.
The adjacent communities are Powerview/Pine Falls, these Community are picturesque, surrounded by a hydro dam, tundra, forests and sandy beaches. A multitude of beaches and quiet living are available in the surrounding areas. You can acquire all the amenities required from the grocery outlets and other businesses. There are various lodgings and activities that bring tourists to the area; fishing, hunting, and snowmobiling are just a few of the entertainments that draw the tourist to the communities.
Sagkeeng has collaborated with the surrounding communities in hosting of the 2025 Manitoba Indigenous Summer Games – South. These communities are Brokenhead First Nation, Little Black River, Hollow Water, Lac Du Bonnet, Manigotagan, Powerview/Pine Falls, and the HUB of the Games, Sagkeeng First Nation. From this consortium of communities, we have formed the group, the Northeastern Nations Friends of the Games INC, who are the Host Society, all communities have committed their facilities as In-Kind contributions to the event.
The Northeastern Nations Friends of the Games has a committee, board, and sub-committees working diligently together in making this event special in a fun, safe, environment for all toenjoy as they visit the area. We welcome all participants, officials, VIPs, parents, and fans and hope all will take part in cheering on athletes in friendly competition in the many sporting events. Culture, music, dancing, and other entertainment will also be available throughout the Games.