Hockey Indigenous

Applications for the 2026 Nikanus Red Dress Leadership Award are now open!

The award is open to Indigenous women and girls aged 15-25 who demonstrate strong leadership in the areas of sport, culture, and community. Four recipients will be awarded $1,027 each to be used for educational purposes and a ribbon skirt.

To learn more and to apply, please visit https://www.thegenevievefund.com/red-dress-award

Applications close September 27th!

Congratulations to Team BNK Hockey for winning the U13 PeeWee Chief Thunderstick Championships!

Congratulations to BNK Hockey for coming out and winning the Fred Sasakamoose Peewee Hockey Championship!!!

Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks Foundation

Sunday hockey for the Peewee National Championships!

Huge congratulations to the Blood Tribe! 🏒🪶

🏒 Indigenous Hockey is growing! 🪶

Looking for a hockey camp to connect? Or looking to promote your hockey camp?
*Must be Indigenous owned or oriented*

Sign up FREE today on Hockey Indigenous website by emailing us: [email protected]

https://www.hockeyindigenous.com/indigenous-hockey-camps

Main Camp registration is now open. 🐎

📅 August 26, 28 & 29
💲 $20 per skate | $50 for all 3 skates
🥅 Goalies are invite only.
All skates at home in Walpole.

Scan the QR code on the graphic or visit the Walpole Island Wild website:

https://walpoleislandwild.pjhlon.hockeytech.com/main-camp-registration-2026

We are proud to announce the launch of the 2026/27 Indigenous Hockey Database! 🏒🪶

This growing resource highlights the current Indigenous players, coaches, officials, and builders who have shaped the game of hockey today. Annually, we are overwhelmed with the submissions for player signings and commitments. This is a comprehensive list from all levels of leagues and will be updated periodically.

*We are only going low as U14, we apologize for the inconvenience.*

REGISTER HERE: https://www.cognitoforms.com/HockeyIndigenous/_202627IndigenousHockeyDatabase

Let’s go! 🏒🪶

It’s go time. SMUDGE THE BLADES will make its world premiere at the 2026 Toronto Intl Film Festival

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“One of the things that he said was he's demanding without being demeaning, and that’s been said about my coaching style before,” Cook said. “I almost started to cry hearing that.”

Cook, who is Akwesasne Mohawk and one of the few Indigenous coaches in NCAA hockey, was wide-eyed and an open book during the June 30-July 2 camp at CN Sports Complex in Brossard, Quebec, taking in as much knowledge as she could.

Color of Hockey: Guest gig at Canadiens development camp 'dream' for Cook | NHL.com Indigenous coach at SUNY Potsdam emerges as rising star in women's ranks