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Students from across the province touch down in Anzac to participate in the 2023 Northland Games

Posted on June 7

Knowledge Keeper Randy Martin led a round dance with all students and staff at the Northland Games in Anzac!

Knowledge Keeper Randy Martin led a round dance with all students and staff at the Northland Games in Anzac!

Check out the photo gallery below!

Once again, the Northland Games lived up to all the hype at Anzac School and Bill Woodward School! Hundreds of student-athletes from across the province came together to participate in traditional games and track and field events. 

Before the competition began in Anzac, an opening ceremony was held to welcome all of the athletes, staff, and volunteers. The ceremony included:

  • Opening prayer by Elder Betty Woodward.
  • Oh Canada performed by grade 3 students from Anzac School.
  • Welcome messages from the Northland Board and Administration
  • Round dance led by Knowledge Keeper Randy Martin. 

Following the opening ceremony, the NSD student-athletes competed in a number of traditional games and track and field events:

Ages 5-10 Ages 11-18
  • 40 Meter Race
  • Obstacle Course
  • Ball Throw
  • Standing Long Jump
  • Bone Foot Throw
  • Dog Sled Relay
  • Hoop Toss
  • Walrus Push
  • High Jump
  • Discus
  • Shot Put
  • Long Jump
  • 100 Meter Race
  • 200 Meter Race
  • Cross Country
  • Kneel Jump
  • Sash Relay


Thank you to the Northland Games Committee and to all of the volunteers who made the 2023 Northland Games a major success. Congratulations to all of the student-athletes who participated. You made your school community proud! Check out the photo gallery below!

SHIRLEY WHITEHEAD said on June 7, 2023

Wow!! So impressive. I am so glad the students had fun and their smiling faces tells us they enjoyed their games and competitions. Congrats Students.