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The Arctic Winter Games are an international multi-sport event that takes place every two years in the Canadian Arctic and northern United States. The games involve athletes from the circumpolar north, including Alaska, Northern Alberta, Yukon, Nunavut, Nunavik, Northwest Territories, Greenland, Finland, and Norway. The games are feature a variety of indoor and outdoor sports, such as alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, ice hockey, snowboarding, badminton, and ice skating. The Arctic Winter Games are an important cultural event for the indigenous peoples of the circumpolar north and provide an opportunity for them to celebrate their culture and heritage through sport.

Some of our own young Métis men and women will be representing the Northwest Territories at the Wood Buffalo 2023 Arctic Winter Games. The Northwest Territory Métis Nation is filled with admiration for their dedication, hard work, and determination to succeed. We know that they have overcome many challenges to get to this point, and we will be proud of them for representing our people with grace and dignity. It will be a moment they will never forget, and we are grateful to have such amazing people representing our Territory at the games.

Below is a current list of Métis athletes that will be representing the Northwest Territories at the Wood Buffalo 2023 Arctic Winter Games.