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TOPIC: AWG2023

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Spirit of the Arctic Winter Games is alive and well in Wood Buffalo

CBC Sports' Devin Heroux joined Heather Hiscox on CBC News Morning Live to share some of the heartwarming stories from the 2023 Arctic Winter Games in Wood Buffalo, Alta.

2023 Arctic Winter Games end with music, dance and smiles

Ulus were won, friends were made and pins were exchanged: The 2023 Arctic Winter Games in Wood Buffalo, Alta., came to a close on Saturday with a ceremony in Fort McMurray, Alta.

Arctic Winter Games speed skating records shine a light on Fort McKay

An N.W.T. speed skater made Arctic Winter Games history this week, breaking two previous records, but Sage Acorn was not the only person beaming after a week of events at the arena in the heart of the Fort McKay First Nation.

Nunavut takes its 1st gold in hockey at the Arctic Winter Games

Hockey night in the North ended with a golden moment, when Nunavut's male hockey team captured the territory's first gold in hockey at the Arctic Winter Games.
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5 years in the making, the 2023 Arctic Winter Games were well worth the wait

Not since 2018 had the Arctic Winter Games taken place; the pandemic like so many other events pushing back these Games. But this year upwards of 1,800 participants from eight contingents were finally able to gather and share in the magic of the event in Wood Buffalo, Alta., region.

Sledge jump, pole push and airplane: Highlights from Day 6 at the Arctic Winter Games

Highlights of various Arctic Sports and Dene Games played on Day 6 at the Arctic Winter Games in Fort McMurray, Alta., on Friday.

Arctic Winter Games returned in grand fashion

A week of the Arctic Winter Games wrapped up Saturday in Wood Buffalo, Alta. Athletes, coaches and organizers delighted in the unique culture and contests of strength, skill and endurance.

Red Dress pin spreads MMIWG awareness at Arctic Winter Games

Pin trading is the unofficial sport of the Arctic Winter Games. This year, some pins mean more than others.
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An 11-year-old from Nunavut made its U20 Arctic Winter Games hockey team. It wasn't easy

Its not easy being a hockey player in Pangnirtung, a community of fewer than 1,500 on Baffin Island, but Jordyn Machmer is showing what family, and community, support can do for young athletes with goals.

Kneel jump, high kick and finger pull: Highlights from Day 5 at the Arctic Winter Games

Highlights of various Arctic Sports and Dene Games played on Day 5 at the Arctic Winter Games in Fort McMurray, Alta., on Thursday.

'Pretty great' to join a video chat with Prince William, says Arctic Winter Games snowshoer

On Tuesday, representatives from each team at the Arctic Winter Games video-chatted with Prince William. The Prince of Wales asked them about the sports they're involved with and questioned them about the experience of being at the Games.
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PROFILE 13-year-old record-breaking archer competes at Arctic Winter Games

13-year-old archer Sophia Elder is representing the Northwest Territories at the Arctic Winter Games in Wood Buffalo, Alberta.

Another AWG win for knuckle-hop champ Chris Stipdonk but no record this time

Chris Stipdonk, a veteran of knuckle hop, made it 188 feet on Wednesday 21 and a half feet farther than the next competitor seizing gold. He fell just shy of the 191 feet he needed to break the Arctic Winter Games record.

Knuckle hop, hand games and snowshoeing: Highlights from Day 4 at the Arctic Winter Games

Highlights from Day 4 of the Arctic Winter Games in Wood Buffalo, Alta., include athletes taking part in snowshoe events, hand games and knuckle hop.

Mukluks make the difference in snowshoeing at the Arctic Winter Games

Every athlete on the Team Yukon snowshoe team won a medal this week. Most relied on family-made footwear.

'Culture has a role just as big as sport' at the Arctic Winter Games

As athletes and participants at the Arctic Winter Games in Wood Buffalo, Alta., square off against each other in competitions, they're also finding friends and learning about the cultures of other teams.

Family beams with pride as son leads N.W.T. futsal team to 2 victories in 1 day

Team captain Tanaka Muwirimi's hero his dad was in the stands Tuesday as the N.W.T.'s U16 male futsal team won 2-0 against Alaska and 13-2 against Nunavut.

12-year-old N.W.T. snowboarding star says Olympian Liam Gill gave her confidence to win gold

Olympic snowboarder Liam Gill says hearing that he helped inspire a 12-year-old snowboarder from Fort Smith, N.W.T., brightened his day. Storm Cabell-White has picked up two gold ulus at the Arctic Winter Games so far.

Archery, snowsnake and table tennis: Highlights from Day 3 at the Arctic Winter Games

It's Day 3 of the Arctic Winter Games, which features young athletes from the Canadian territories, Nunavik-Quebec and Alberta North, as well as others from Alaska, Greenland and Indigenous Sapmi people of Norway, Sweden and Finland.

AWG volunteer steps up after N.W.T. hockey player's gear gets lost in transit

When N.W.T. right winger Bradley Bartlett arrived in Wood Buffalo for the Arctic Winter Games, he discovered something was missing.
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Northwest Territories teammates share special moment in women's two-foot high kick event

Veronica McDonald and Danica Taylor finished first and second respectively, in the women's two-foot high kick final at the 2023 Arctic Winter Games.

Memorable moments from the Arctic Winter Games

Memorable moments from Day 2 of the Arctic Winter Games the circumpolar world's premier sporting and cultural event featuring young athletes from the Canadian territories, Nunavik-Quebec and Alberta North, as well as others from Alaska, Greenland, and Indigenous Sapmi people of Norway, Sweden and Finland.

For some, the Arctic Winter Games is a matter of family pride

The Arctic Winter Games is shaping up to be a family affair for those competing, volunteering and watching."Being here is my goal, making my family proud," says Krista Kitekudlak.

Arctic Winter Games 2023 open with a rockin' outdoor party at 17 C

Black night skies spread above brightly lit arches and crowds of spectators on Sunday night as the teams competing in this year's Arctic Winter Games got their official welcome at the opening ceremony.

Arctic Winter Games opening ceremony highlights

Athletes from the circumpolar world, including those from Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Nunavik in northern Quebec and Alberta North, gather in Wood Buffalo, Alta., for the Arctic Winter Games, which kicked off Sunday with the opening ceremony.