Sport and recreation programs
Team Nunavut
The Sport and Recreation Division is responsible for the coordination of Team Nunavut’s participation in Major Games Programs. Team Nunavut participates in:
- Canada Games (Winter/Summer)
- North American Indigenous Games
- Western Summer Games
- Arctic Winter Games
Follow Team Nunavut on Social Media
- Facebook: Team Nunavut
- Twitter: @TeamNunavut
- Instagram: Team_Nunavut
Youth Ambassador Program
The Nunavut Youth Ambassador Program identifies and develops young leaders age 16-21 while using sport and recreation programs as a tool for social development, positive values and encouraging healthy, sustainable solutions to challenges of modern life. The Youth Ambassador Program uses sport and recreation to build respect, tolerance and foster inter-cultural awareness and relationships.
Sport Awards
The Sport Awards Program recognizes the outstanding accomplishments and contribution of our athletes, coaches, officials, teams and volunteers. The Sport and Recreation Division invites Territorial Sport and Recreation Organizations, Hamlet Councils, non-profit organizations and individuals to submit nominations for awards each year for the following categories
- Male and Female Athlete of the Year
- Team of the Year
- Official of the Year
- Coach of the Year
- Special Recognition Award
Sport and Recreation Scholarship Program
The Sport and Recreation Division accepts applications from Nunavut students pursuing a post-secondary program in the field of physical education, kinesiology, sport administration, sport sciences or recreation at a recognized college or university.
For More Information on any Sport and Recreation Program, contact:
Sport and Recreation Division Headquarters
Department of Community and Government Services
PO Box 440, 3090 6th Street
Baker Lake, Nunavut
X0C 0A0
Phone: (888) 765-5506 (toll free) & (867) 793-3310 (General Inquiries)
Fax: (867) 793-3321
Email: @email