Indigenous Peoples' Games

Opening of the 2007 Games

The Indigenous Peoples' Games (Portuguese: Jogos dos Povos Indígenas) are a Brazilian multi-sport event for indigenous peoples, founded in 1996 by the Inter Tribal Council (ITC) with the support of the Brazilian Ministry of Sports. The first event was held in Goiania, capital of the State of Goias. The chief organiser of the sporting, traditional, cultural and spiritual side of the Games is the indigenous leader, President and founder of the ITC, Marcos Terena. His brother, Carlos Terena, is the Executive organiser of the Games.^[1] In total more than 150 Brazilian indigenous groups have participated so far, including the Xavante, Bororo, Pareci and Guarani peoples. Some international delegations from Canada and French Guiana have also taken part in later editions.

This foreign involvement has grown into the World Indigenous Games which was held in 2015.

Editions

See also

• World Indigenous Games
• North American Indigenous Games

References

1. "Jogos dos Povos Indígenas - Um sonho que se tornou realidade". Archived from the original on 2014-10-29. Retrieved 2015-02-19.
2. "FUNAI: I Jogos dos Povos Indígenas". Archived from the original on 2011-11-23. Retrieved 2015-02-19.
3. "FUNAI: II Jogos dos Povos Indígenas". Archived from the original on 2013-12-15. Retrieved 2015-02-19.
4. "FUNAI: III Jogos dos Povos Indígenas". Archived from the original on 2011-11-23. Retrieved 2015-02-19.
5. FUNAI: VI Indigenous Peoples Games - Ethnic Groups
6. "Índios disputam 10 modalidades tradicionais nos Jogos dos Povos Indígenas em Paragominas (PA)". uol.com.br. Retrieved 19 February 2015.
7. Redação. "Voluntários serão selecionados para XI Edição dos Jogos dos Povos Indígenas do Tocantins". Conexão Tocantins. Retrieved 19 February 2015.
8. "Lançado em Cuiabá (MT) a 12ª edição dos Jogos Indígenas". Portal Brasil. Retrieved 19 February 2015.