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MIG 2021 Logo Reveal
We received some amazing logo designs for our Manitoba Indigenous Games Logo Contest! After some deliberation, we chose *drum roll* Shanae Clarke’s design from Norway House Cree Nation! Congratulations Shanae! Thank you for giving to everyone who submitted their designs. We’ve got here talent in Manitoba. Scroll down to see Shanae’s logo story… Read More: […]
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Read MoreMASRC: Honouring NAHC 2020 Teams
Rosters Female Team: Male Team: NAHC Athletes born in 2002 In an effort to honour and celebrate the athletes that will be aging out of eligibility for NAHC this year MASRC is showcasing these 12 athletes individually with features on our social media channels. Each week an athlete from each team (male and female) will […]
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Read MoreMASRC: School Registration is Now Open for MIG 2021!
Schools can now register for the Manitoba Indigenous Games (MIG) being held in May of 2021. Click here to read today’s media release. School Registration Here! Online School Registration Form Registration Deadline: February 5, 2021 @ 4pm. If you have any questions regarding the registration process, please contact: Gabby Desrochers MASRC – Major Games Coordinator […]
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Read MoreIt’s Time to Go Back – The Story of Eric Mentuck – MASRC
As a husband and father of 5, Eric Mentuck has always been an active guy, seeking out different opportunities for his kids and the youth in the community. Eric began playing sports in Waywayseecappo on his high school hockey team, as that was the only sport to compete in at the time. Some of Eric’s […]
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Read MoreManitoba Aboriginal Sports & Recreation Council (MASRC) Announces the Return of the Manitoba Indigenous Games in Spring of 2021
November 23, 2020 The MASRC is announcing its revival of the Manitoba Indigenous Games (MIG) since it was last hosted in 2011 by the communities of Peguis First Nation and Opaskwayak Cree Nation. This decision was made due to the ongoing pandemic and in response to the announcement of the postponement of the North American […]
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Read MoreManitoba Advocate releases 2019-20 Annual Report
The Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth (MACY) Daphne Penrose has released her fourth annual report, which provides a summary of the activities and initiatives undertaken by her office over the 2019-20 fiscal year. Along with the annual report, Penrose released a child- and youth-friendly companion document, “Nothing About Us, Without Us,” focused on the […]
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Read MoreTurning “I can’t do that!” to “How can I do that?” for Brandon grapplers – The Story of Lisa McMaster – MASRC
Lisa McMaster didn’t start participating in mixed martial arts until after she had her children, when she was looking for an interactive way to get back into shape. As a child, Lisa was involved in gymnastics and Girl Guides. She always wanted to get into martial arts, but her mother did not think that it […]
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Read MoreAgoojin: She Hangs in the Sky – The Story of Jayme Menzies – MASRC
Jayme Menzies was unaware of her Métis identity as she was making a name for herself on the mainstream sport scene. For 5 years she was a setter for the University of Winnipeg’s Wesmen women’s volleyball team. Since discovering her Métis heritage, Menzies has gone to great lengths to seek out ways to get involved […]
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Read MoreBrothers to All – The will of two gives opportunity to the children of Cross Lake – MASRC
Though they call themselves brothers, they are not related. Alfred Miswaggon and Harrison McKay, from Pimicikamak Cree Nation, are two best friends who shared a similar upbringing. While growing up in Cross Lake, there weren’t many activities for the children to take part in. Now, as new high school graduates, Alfred and Harrison sought to […]
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Read MoreFight Through the Fire – The Story of Noel Harding & the Brandon Boxing Club – MASRC
In 2018, while Noel Harding was at the highest point in his athletic career, undefeated and preparing for a match in Mexico, he was also at the lowest in his professional career as he learned that his gym in Brandon, Manitoba was in flames. Leading up to his fight against Gilberto Valadez, his phone was […]
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