We proudly host the Annual North Bay Battalion - Indigenous Youth Day, where we invite youth and families from our community to enjoy a North Bay Battalion game with complimentary admission. Each year, we warmly welcome members from Bear Island, Dokis First Nation, Kebaowek First Nation, Nipissing First Nation, and Wolf Lake First Nation. We also extend this invitation to local urban youth and families through all of our school boards, the North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre, Niijaansinaanik, and the North Bay Indigenous Hub.

What can you expect on this day? 

• O’ Canada in 3 languages

• Ceremonial puck drop with a First Nation youth 

• Various local hand drummers and singers, videos highlighting local dancers, singers

• Vendors

• Give aways and contests

• Community messages