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2006 North American Indigenous Games
July 2nd - 9th.......Denver, Colorado

2006 NAIG is a large-scale multi-sport and culture celebration offering competition in 16 sports for youth between the ages 13-19 and adults ages 20 and over. With an Olympic style format, the Games are a celebration of sports and culture of tribal North American Indigenous communities throughout the United States and twelve Provinces in Canada. The Games feature Opening & Closing Ceremonies, a Cultural Village, and a Pow-Wow Celebration.

NAIG History
In 1977, Willie Littlechild, from Alberta, spoke of his dream at the United Nations in Sweden. The vision was shared by Billy Mills, Charles Woods, John Fletcher, Alwyn Morris and Harold Burden.

Thirteen years later, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada hosted the first North American Indigenous Games (NAIG). Through determination, conviction and a strong desire to raise our youth to their rightful place, the Spirit of an amazing movement was born.

Walking with dignity and pride, guided by our ancestors, all events instill a sense of selfworth as Indigenous Peoples. The NAIG encourages the holistic developmet of Indigenous athletes, so they realize their individual physical, emotional, mental and spiritual potential.

NAIG Mission
Our mission is to improve the quality of life for Indigenous Peoples by supporting self-determined sports and cultural activities which encourage equal access to participation in the social/cultural fabric of the community in which they reside and which respects Indigenous distinctiveness.

Volunteers Needed
The Colorado Indigenous Games Society invites individuals, groups, and businesses to volunteer their time for the 2006 North American Indigenous Games to be held July 2nd thru July 9th, 2006 in Denver, Colorado.

Afternoon, evening, weekday, and weekend opportunities are available; volunteer opportunities are done in four hour shifts. Volunteers will need to be available to attend a two hour training, with several training days/times to be offered in the month of June 2006.

Some of the volunteer duties include:

Accreditation - Provide credentialing to athletes, coaches, officials, VIPs, Media, and Volunteers.

Announcers - Provide score results to the public and athletes at the sporting venue.

Attache - Attaches will work closely with their designated Chef de Mission and assist however possible to make their stay safe, comfortable and enjoyable while in Denver.

Competition Director/Red Hats – Work with commissioner designated to ensure the Sporting event run smoothly.

Dispatcher – Work at communications hub to inform drivers of orders, and keep track of driver locations.

Driver - Deliver equipment, supplies to venues or transport VIPs.

Environment - Help keep the North American Indigenous Games a healthy and natural environment.

Event Manager – Highly trained volunteer in charge of managing volunteers at event.

First Aid Responder - Be the first on the scene to provide medical care to any athlete, spectator or volunteer.

Help Desk - To help service providers, officials, VIPs, volunteers with accreditation with any changes on badges.

Hospitality - Provide water to the athletes, volunteers or performers during Opening Ceremonies.

IT (Technology Support) - Help with computer information and networking.
Logistics - To keep all sporting venues equipped.

Marshals - Guide teams from waiting area into Invesco Field and seating area during Opening Ceremonies.

Massage Therapist - To add a nice touch to the games, massage therapists will provide massages to athletes at the sporting venue.

Medal Ceremonies - Help with Medal Ceremonies, set up etc.

Media Coordinators - Help media with interviews of athletes.

Parking Patrol - Help public find parking in a controlled atmosphere.

Performer at Opening Ceremony - Provide entertainment to spectators and athletes at Invesco Field.

Placement - To place volunteers in areas where they are interested in volunteering during or before the games.

Registrar - Keep track of athletes at competition venue.

Security/Access Control - Provide a safe and secure environment.

Signage - Display sponsors’ signs at venues.

Spectator Services - Provide hospitality for official delegates, athletes, press representatives, VIPs and Sponsors.

Sport Information/Results - Provide information of results to Media Center, Team Services and Web site.

Swat Team – Fill in for Volunteers who don’t show up for shift.

Ushers - Help public find their gates and seating at Invesco Field (Opening Ceremonies).

Village Mayor - Person in charge of the Athletes Village.

Volunteer/Information - Provide spectators and athletes with information about venue and scheduled games.

Word Processing/Filing - Help out with administration

Interested volunteers can fill out an online application at http://www.naig2006.com/VolSignUp.asp or call Yvette, the Volunteer Manager at 720-435-3470.

For more information go to: http://www.naig2006.com/or call 303-623-2745.

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"Be good, be kind, help each other. Respect the ground, respect the drum, respect each other."
--Abe Conklin, Ponca/Osage (1926-1995)

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Thanks for posting this. I'm going to send in my app.