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Arctic Winter Games closes in Yellowknife
last update: Mar 16, 2008 02:28 PM
On the 10th of March 2000 young people from all over the Arctic gathered to the 20th Arctic Winter Games in Yellowknife Canada.
Arctic Winter Games (photo www.awg2008.ca)
In March 2008, the Arctic Winter Games will make its return to Yellowknife in Canada's Northwest Territories for the 20th anniversary of this celebration of sport and culture. The theme of the 2008 Arctic Winter Games, Northern Stars - Inspired by Dreams, recognizes the great potential of youth. Northern youth can achieve at the highest level if only they dream. The Arctic Winter Games provides a performance platform to eIn March 2008, the Arctic Winter Games will make its return to Yellowknife in Canada's Northwest Territories for the 20th anniversary of this celebration of sport and culture. The theme of the 2008 Arctic Winter Games, Northern Stars - Inspired by Dreams, recognizes the great potential of youth. Northern youth can achieve at the highest level if only they dream. The Arctic Winter Games provides a performance platform to encourage their dreams and promote their journey of personal success, and an opportunity for the participants to compete in friendly competition while sharing cultural values from circumpolar regions around the world.
Participating Contingents:
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Northwest Territories
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Alaska
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Yukon
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Nunavut
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Nunavik
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Northern Alberta
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Greenland
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Norway/Sweden/Finland/Russia – Saami Peoples
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Russia – Yamal-Nenets Region
For the final results visit the AWG2008 website.
