The competition is heating up at the Alberta Indigenous Games this week.
Every year, thousands of Indigenous youth from across the province descend on the Edmonton area to try new sports and sharpen their skills at others.
Participants have 15 sports to choose from, including archery, track & field, volleyball and basketball.
Aside from sports, the coaches also teach cultural pride, with some youths smudging or praying before every game.
Jake Hendy is the CEO of the Games and spoke with CFWE.
Competitions venues include various Rundle Park facilities, the Saville Community Sports Centre, the St. FX Sports Centre as well as several soccer centers and basketball courts among others.
The opening ceremony is set for Thursday night at the expo center. Events get underway at 6
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