Through My Lens: The 2023 North American Indigenous Games

I wasn't sure what to expect when I first heard that my home community of Sipekne'katik First Nation was going to be a community host for the 2023 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) softball games. My first thought was, 'Here? In our small community?' 

For weeks leading up to the Games, I was delighted to see our community come together — from field prepping and signage to athlete transportation and vendors.
 

NAIG archery competition kicks off in Millbrook First Nation, N.S.

At the end of the week, our community hosted the championship softball games. As exciting and beautiful as it was, our province experienced torrential downpours, causing flash flooding which left many games unplayed and cancelled the closing ceremonies. Even with the unpredictable wet weather, it couldn't dampen the spirits of the athletes and spectators. Crowds still cheered on the teams as they ran in the rain. 

I hope you all enjoy these photographs as much as I enjoyed taking them.