2016 Arctic Winter Games

The Games provides Indigenous youth status and non-status, aged 13-19, an opportunity to showcase their athletic abilities through 14 sports and to celebrate their heritage through numerous cultural events.

Participating teams include all 13 provinces and territories of Canada, as well as 13 regions from the United States.

Toronto 2017 NAIG marks the 10th Games and the first time in over 25 years the NAIG will be held in the Eastern Region of Canada.

The Toronto 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) is expected to be the largest sporting and cultural gathering of Indigenous Peoples in North America. The Toronto 2017 NAIG will host more than 5,000 participants, 2,000 volunteers and countless spectators for 14 sport categories being held within world-class venues located across the Greater Toronto Area, including the Region of Hamilton and Six Nations of the Grand River.

The Toronto 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) will unite individuals and communities across North America through sport to celebrate our past (heritage), present (unity) and future (youth). In the spirit of the NAIG movement, the Toronto 2017 NAIG strives to promote the unity of Indigenous Peoples across North America and that together, we are ‘All One’ - ‘Past, Present, Future. #AllOne.’

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action#88 calls on all levels of government to take action to ensure long-term Indigenous athlete development and growth through continued support of the North American Indigenous Games.

The Toronto 2017 NAIG introduces Team 88 to promote the positive impacts of sport and wellness within Indigenous communities and bring a focus to all TRC recommendations recognizing sport as an important pathway to reconciliation. Support reconciliation initiatives across Canada – We are all #Team88.

Team Yukon is seeking enthusiastic, dedicated and experienced sport volunteers. Mission Staff play akey role in the success of a well-managed team. Team Yukon is preparing to have a group of representatives who will operate under the direction of the Chef-de-Mission, and will be assigned to work with, and disseminate information to a designated sport(s) before and during the Games.

Mission Staff must possess strong communication and administration skills and be able to work within a fast-paced environment. Mission Staff must possess a balance of the technical understanding and competency in a particular sport with the ability to communicate and engage youth. All Mission Staff must be aware that they are required to attend the Games as a volunteer and are not compensated for any time away from work. Meals, accommodation and transportation to and from the Games will be provided.Applicants for Mission staff should be aware that the personal time commitment before and during the Games is quite extensive.

Included with this application is a list of Mission Staff roles and responsibilities. This should be read thoroughly prior to submitting an application.

It is also recommended your application is endorsed by the Sport Governing Body (SGB) of the sport you are interested in or by a First Nation or Recreation Board. Please note that if selected, you will be required to give authorization for a criminal record check.

For further clarification or questions, please contact Tara Wardle at (867) 667-3778 or send an email to . Deadline for applications to be received is March 31,2017.

MISSION STAFF APPLICATION FORM

Please Print Legibly

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last namefirst name

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addresscity/town

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postal code email address

telephone (h) ______(b) ______(C) ______

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occupationemployer

Are you Aboriginal:______Which aboriginal organization:______

number of years as a yukon resident ______

team yukon will be participating in the following sports. Please check the sport you are most interested in supporting.

____ Archery____ Canoe____ Swimming

____ Athletics____ Golf____ Volleyball

____ badminton____ Soccer____WRESTLING

____ basketball____ SOFTBALL

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Application Deadline: March 31, 2017

Please complete and return application to:

Yukon Government

Sport & Recreation Branch

4061 - 4th Avenue

Whitehorse, Yukon

Y1A 1H1

(or) fax application to (867) 393-6416

MISSION STAFF – Roles and Responsibilities

Mission staff will report directly to the Chef de Mission and will assist with specific duties as outlined below.

PRE GAMES

Promoting a safe, harassment-free environment where all team members are treated with respect;

Becoming familiar with the structure and organization of the NAIG and Team Yukon, as well as the rules, regulations and guidelines that govern the organizations;

Contacting their assigned sport(s), and coach(s) once confirmed to outline the role of mission staff, and identify all areas where the Team can expect assistance, before and during the Games;

Familiarizing themselves with their assigned sport(s), technical package, team trial selection process, competition schedule, etc.;

Attending and assisting at Team Yukon selection trials for your assigned sport(s);

Acting as the main communication link between Team Yukon and your sport(s), coaches, chaperones and athletes;

Ensuring coaches, chaperons and athletes are familiar with the Team Yukon Handbook, Code of Conduct and Registration Process;

Attending all meetings called by the Chef de Mission, and sport(s) team;

Assist with Team Yukon’s pep rally, and

Completing other duties as assigned by the Chef de Mission.

AT GAMES

Attending daily Mission Staff meetings;

Attending the coach/technical meetings and providing updates to the Chef de Mission;

Assisting with athlete accreditation and accommodation arrangements;

Attending competition and medal presentations for their assigned sport(s);

Providing daily sport updates and results through social media and in the Team Yukon newsletters;

Providing daily updates to coaches, chaperons, and athletesregarding; schedule changes, transportation updates, weather forecasts,social events, medal presentations, results, etc.;

Assisting in preparing Team Yukon for Opening & Closing Ceremonies and all other official functions;

Assisting with the transportation of team participants, equipment and bag lunches if required;

Assisting with any emergency situations and issues that arise;

Monitoring all medical emergencies and providing updates/information to coaches, chaperons, Mission Staff and Chef de Mission;

Assisting team participants with any problems that arise or when games services fail to meet their needs;

Ensure the all participants are familiar with Team Yukon’s Code of Conduct and their responsibilities within;

Ensure all team participants are aware of the rules and regulations within each of assigned accommodation facilities, and assisting with room checks;

Assist with all media requests;

Reporting any incidents of harassment to the Chef de Mission;

Assisting team with sport protest procedures if required;

Preparing if approached to act as an athlete’s advocate; and

Completing other duties that may be assigned by the Chef de Mission.

POST GAMES

Completing a Mission Staff evaluation;

Following up on any outstanding matters with their assigned sport(s), and

Attending a post-games evaluation meeting.