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By James Peters

North American Indigenous Games

Silver medal: Tk’emlúps loses out to Calgary in bid to host 2027 North American Indigenous Games

Jul 21, 2023 | 5:36 PM

HALIFAX — Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc has come up just short in its bid to host the 2027 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG).

In a news release issued late Friday, Kukpi7 Rosanne Casimir says the NAIG Council has announced the event has been awarded to Calgary.

Tk’emlups and Calgary were the final two potential locations in the running to host the games, which are expected to host more than 6,000 athletes and attendees.

“While we are disappointed that Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc was not successful in their bid to host the 2027 NAIG, we would like to very sincerely congratulate the City of Calgary on their success,” said Casimir. “We at Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc, look forward to cheering on our members and other athletes from BC as they compete in the wonderful city of Calgary.”

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“The City of Kamloops is, of course, disappointed that Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc was not chosen to host the 2027 North American Indigenous Games,” added Kamloops Mayor Reid Hamer-Jackson. “The bid, site visit and final presentation were excellent. We worked together to showcase the incredible cultural opportunities and amenities we offer, but it was not our time to host. We congratulate Calgary on their successful bid and wish them an awesome Games in 2027.”

“I share with Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc and the City of Kamloops their disappointment at not being chosen to host the 2027 North American Indigenous Games,” said Premier David Eby. “I know their heartfelt efforts will be rewarded in future.”