Huge Indigenous hockey tournament combines celebration of the game and culture – CBC
Mar 08, 2024
Thousands will participate in Little Native Hockey League event in Markham, Ont.
What might seem like a normal March break week for many, will for some be an immersion in one of the largest hockey tournaments in the country.
From March 10-14, an estimated 10,000 hockey players and families from around Ontario will descend on Markham, located northeast of Toronto, as the Little Native Hockey League is celebrating and hosting its 50th edition of its tournament.
This event showcases the talent of Indigenous youth, and celebrates the connection of sport, history and identity. It is rooted in Indigenous practices, amplifies important beliefs and celebrates hockey with inclusiveness and generosity.
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