The City of Dryden is home this week to Indigenous Broomball players from across the Far North as it hosts the first ever Keewayinook Ladies Broomball Tournament.
Ontario Regional Chief Isadore Day says the event is not only about fun, it’s about coming together to show strength and collaboration among First Nations women.
Day says there is a movement right now of empowerment of our women, stressing it’s quite visible and they have to focus on their women.
Day says these players are our future doctors and lawyers.
He notes it’s about believing in yourself and believing in one another.
Day adds that Dryden hosting the tournament is also about reconciliation.
He notes we all know about recent comments made in the Senate, stressing events like this help communities move beyond that sort of thing.
Day says it’s also a chance for First Nations families to gather in one place to reminisce, noting we often don’t see the underlying benefits of this kind of event.
The Broomball Tournament has brought together 14 teams, with a top prize of $20,000 up for grabs.
It’s being organized by Sandy Lake First Nation, with support from Bart Meekis and is open to the public.
Games are being held at the Dryden Memorial Arena.
To hear more from Isadore Day, visit the Audio link below.
