'We became friends so fast': Ontario Summer Indigenous Games draws 280 athletes to Ottawa

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\u0027We became friends so fast\u0027: Ontario Summer Indigenous Games draws 280 athletes to Ottawa

The athletes, all between the ages of 13 and 18, came from all over the province, with some families coming from remote fly-in communities or traveling 18 hours or more to get to Ottawa.

The 2022 Ontario Summer Indigenous Games were held in Ottawa this weekend and the closing ceremonies took place at the University of Ottawa, Sunday, July 31, 2022. Rodney Maracle spoke to media after the medal ceremony Sunday.Meekis has finished her first year at Trent University, where she is a practice player with the volleyball team. Yerxa will be going to Toronto Metropolitan University in September.

The Cooper family from Wikwemikong First Nation on Manitoulin Island travelled eight hours to get to Ottawa. The 2022 Ontario Summer Indigenous Games were held in Ottawa this weekend and the closing ceremonies took place at the University of Ottawa, Sunday, July 31, 2022.The team held a basketball camp and an exhibition game against Pembroke’s Bishop Smith Catholic High School to bond and sharpen up their skills before the games began. The players didn’t know each other, but they gelled quickly, said Benoit.

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