Indigenous Games

Events

Events Search and Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Today

  • WEIO (World Eskimo-Indian Olympics)

    Celebrate the rich cultural heritage and athletic prowess of Alaska’s Indigenous peoples. Featuring traditional games like the ear pull, knuckle hop, and blanket toss. WEIO also includes native dance, a…

  • Eagle River JNYO Invitational

    Gruening Middle School 9601 Lee Street, Eagle River, Alaska

    The Eagle River Junior Native Youth Olympics (JNYO) Invitational is an invitation-only event focused on Junior NYO participation and traditional athletic practices. This invitational provides space for participants in grades…

  • 2026 Anchorage NYO Team Tryouts

    Grace Christian School 12407 Pintail Street, Anchorage, Alaska

    Open to Senior Games athletes in grades 7-12, or who are currently enrolled in a GED program within the Anchorage School District. Athletes who place first and second in each event will secure their spots on the Anchorage A and B teams, representing the district at the Statewide Senior Native Youth Olympics Games. 🎟️ FREE…

  • Qutekcak Traditional Native Games Invitational

    Seward High School 2100 Swetman Street, Seward, Alaska

    Hosted by Qutekcak Native Tribe The 2026 Qutekcak Traditional Native Games Invitational take place at Seward High School and feature traditional games that reflect Alaska Native ways of life, strength, and community connection. This event provides space for participants to engage in traditional athletic practices while bringing together families, supporters, and community members to observe,…

  • 2026 Traditional Games 

    Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé 1639 Glacier Ave, Juneau, Alaska

    The Ninth Annual Traditional Games will be held in Juneau from Friday through Sunday, April 10–12, 2026, bringing together participants and community members to celebrate Indigenous traditional games and cultural practices. This event features 12 traditional games that reflect Indigenous ways of life, skill, and endurance. The games will be live streamed on the Sealaska…

  • 2026 Statewide Senior NYO Games

    Alaska Airlines Center 3550 Providence Drive, Anchorage, Alaska

    The Senior Native Youth Olympics Games celebrate athletic excellence, cultural heritage, and community spirit. Open to high school students from across Alaska, participants will compete in traditional events like the One-Foot High Kick, Alaskan High Kick, and Knuckle Hop, showcasing skills once vital for survival. Join us for three days of competition, sportsmanship, and connection…

  • WEIO (World Eskimo-Indian Olympics)

    The World Eskimo–Indian Olympics (WEIO) is an annual summer event that brings together Indigenous athletes, dancers, and community members to participate in traditional games and cultural activities rooted in Indigenous ways of life. WEIO highlights traditional athletic practices that reflect strength, endurance, skill, and cultural knowledge developed through lived experience. Alongside athletic events, the gathering…