2nd Annual Big Bog “Qinaqtaq” Traditional Games
Grades: 7 – 12 (Invitation only) Community members are warmly invited to come together and support youth at the Big Bob Traditional Games. These games are more than competition. They…
Embracing Culture, One Step at a Time
Grades: 7 – 12 (Invitation only) Community members are warmly invited to come together and support youth at the Big Bob Traditional Games. These games are more than competition. They…
Hosted by Kenaitze Indian Tribe & Salamatof Tribe Save the dates! Join us for three days of Native Youth Olympics (NYO) and a Saturday night concert you won’t want to…
Hosted by Chickaloon Village Traditional Council Join the community for the Chickaloon Native Youth Olympics (NYO) Invitational, part of the 2026 Indigenous Games community events. This invitational brings together youth…
The West High Native Youth Olympics (NYO) Invitational brings together participants for a day of NYO competition grounded in Alaska Native traditions. Native Youth Olympics games reflect ways of life…
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 1st through 8th to engage in Native Youth Olympics games rooted in Alaska Native traditions and ways of life. Participation is limited to invited teams…
The 52nd Festival of Native Arts will celebrate the theme of Remembering Our Past to Strengthen Our Future!! Find more info at www.uaf.edu/festival/.
Experience the excitement of the 2025 Junior NYO Games! Celebrate the spirit of youth and cultural pride at the Junior Native Youth Olympics Games! This three-day event showcases athletic skills…
The Dene and Arctic Sports are among the traditional competitions featured during the Arctic Winter Games, an international event that brings together multiple contingents from across the circumpolar North, including Team Alaska. While the Arctic Winter Games include a wide range of athletic and cultural events, Dene and Arctic Sports highlight traditional practices rooted in…
The Glennallen Native Youth Olympics (NYO) Invitational will take place March 20–22. Native Youth Olympics games reflect Alaska Native ways of life and emphasize strength, balance, endurance, and discipline through traditional athletic practices. This invitational provides an opportunity for participants to compete, represent their communities, and continue skills carried across generations. Divisions: Junior, Senior, Open…
Hosted by North Slope Borough School District The NSBSD Native Youth Olympics (NYO) Regionals take place at Barrow High School, bringing together student-athletes from across the North Slope to compete in traditional NYO events. Participants from all eight villages within the district, representing grades 7–12, will compete across 11 NYO events rooted in Alaska Native…
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…
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,…