The countdown is on for the 2026 Arctic Winter Games in Whitehorse, Yukon, taking place from March 8 to 14, 2026. As excitement builds, Badminton NWT has launched the Coach Selection Process to identify and prepare the leaders who will support our athletes on this incredible journey. Coach Selection Overview: Badminton NWT will select two […]
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Concussion Awareness Week – Let’s Talk About It
Across the North, in schools, on rinks, fields, gyms, and trails, our communities are moving, playing, and competing. And while we celebrate that active spirit, it’s just as important that we look out for each other along the way. Concussion Awareness Week is about more than just posters and policies. It’s about real conversations, shared […]
Team NT – New Eligibility Policy Announced for the 2026 Arctic Winter Games
The Multisport Games Committee has released the updated Participant Eligibility Policy for the 2026 Arctic Winter Games, outlining who can represent Team NT across all sports and cultural events. The Arctic Winter Games are more than a competition, they celebrate northern identity, culture, and youth empowerment. The new eligibility policy supports this mission by focusing […]
Canadian Sport Policy 2025–2035: A Shared Vision for Sport in Canada
The Canadian Sport Policy 2025–2035 is a national framework designed to guide and inspire everyone involved in sport, from community organizers to high-performance coaches, to create environments that are people-focused, values-driven, and dedicated to enhancing the health and culture of Canada. At its heart, the Policy emphasizes that sport must always be focused on the […]
Mark Your Calendars – 2026 AWG Territorial Trials for Badminton
Badminton NWT is excited to announce that the Territorial Trials for the 2026 Arctic Winter Games will take place in Yellowknife, January 7–11, 2026. This single set of trials, hosted for all AWG sports in Yellowknife and the surrounding area, is a change from past years and comes as part of a financial decision by […]
Funding Opportunity: ISCNWT Community Development Grant Program
The Indigenous Sport Circle NWT (ISCNWT) is now accepting applications for its Community Development Grant Program, a funding initiative designed to support recreation, sport development, and cultural activities that involve physical activity across the Northwest Territories. This grant helps offset costs associated with community based programs and events that promote wellness, movement, and cultural connection. […]
Celebrating Canada Day with Gratitude, Movement, and Connection
On Canada Day, we take a moment to reflect on what it means to live, play, and grow together in the North. At Badminton NWT, we celebrate not only our sport, but the spirit of community, belonging, and respect that comes with it. We offer our heartfelt thanks to the Dene, Métis, and Inuvialuit peoples […]
#WeAreAllTeamNT Campaign Launches New Logo and Online Store
Celebrating the Spirit of Sport, Community, and Support Across the North June 2025, Northwest Territories – Originally started by Table Tennis North, Hockey NWT, and Badminton NWT in the lead-up to the 2023 multi-sport games, the #WeAreAllTeamNT campaign has grown into a territory-wide movement. With over 3,000 hashtag uses across social media and countless moments […]
Olympic Day 2025 – Let’s Move with Badminton NWT
Every year on June 23, the world comes together to celebrate Olympic Day, a global movement that unites people through the joy of sport and physical activity. Inspired by the founding of the International Olympic Committee in 1894, this day serves as a powerful reminder of the Olympic values: excellence, friendship, and respect. This year’s […]
Badminton in the North – Celebrating Indigenous Roots and Futures
June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day, a time to honour and celebrate the diverse cultures, traditions, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across the Northwest Territories and Canada. At Badminton NWT, we are proud to see the sport growing in communities both large and small, often led by Indigenous youth, families, […]