Today, Badminton NWT recognizes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. Sport is often described through competition. Who won? What was the score? Who qualified? Who brought home a medal? But some of the most important things that happen in sport never appear on a scoreboard. A young person walks into […]
Category: Every Child Matters
Serving Youth, Honoring Truth — Badminton on the Journey to Reconciliation
Badminton may be a game of quick reflexes and precision, but at Badminton NWT we see it as something deeper, a pathway to joy, connection, and growth for youth across the Northwest Territories. Whether it’s a school gym in Hay River or a community hall in Norman Wells, badminton brings children together in a space […]
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, […]