PARTICIPATE IN THE
EEYOU ISTCHEE SUMMER GAMES!

The 2026 Eeyou Istchee Summer Games will include an exciting program built around sport, culture, prevention, and social connection. In addition to a full schedule of athletic competitions, attendees can look forward to cultural demonstrations, traditional sport demonstrations, and activities that promote wellness and community engagement. The Eeyou Istchee Summer Games promises to empower our youth and uplift the Cree Nation, bringing everyone together for a true celebration of competition, culture, and community!

Contact your local Sports and Recreation Association or Chef de Mission. Or, complete our online interest form (https://creegames.ca/play#interest-form)and we will put you in touch with local organizers!

At this year’s Summer Games, several new sport events have been added, including pickleball, beach volleyball, the U15 3K road race, and soccer for U15 and U18 participants. We are also introducing new non-sport disciplines such as an art contest, video gaming (eSports), a Cree syllabics spelling bee, and singing. We are very excited about these new offerings! Additionally, for logistical reasons, some events from 2024 (long-distance track events, kayak races) have been removed from the list for 2026. Please read the event list (https://canva.link/upmqb5d4nvd6aeb)carefully for these details.

If you have a question about this year's Summer Games, please reach out to your local Sports and Recreational department. Contact info can be found under our CONTACT (https://www.creegames.ca/contact)page.

Yes! If an athlete has resided in another Cree community for at least six (6) months, and/or they attend school there, they may choose to represent that community in the Games. Documentation will be required to confirm the situation. Note that participants cannot represent two (2) communities.

An athlete may sign up for as many events as they wish. However, they may need to withdraw from an event if there is a scheduling conflict.

This is a celebration for the entire Cree Nation, and we encourage everyone to join in the fun! Please note that accommodations in Chisasibi are limited and that athletes, chaperones, volunteers and staff must be prioritized for lodging. For those who cannot attend, a livestream will be provided.

For any questions or should you require assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to Justin MacDonald, our Special Projects Coordinator: jmacdonald@eisra.ca(mailto:jmacdonald@eisra.ca)