Regina to Host the 23rd National Aboriginal Hockey Championships in May 2026

May 9, 2025

The Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC) is pleased to announce Regina, Saskatchewan as the host city for the 23rd National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC). The NAHC will take place May 3 to 9, 2026, at the Co-operators Centre on Treaty 4 territory.

"The National Aboriginal Hockey Championships always bring a powerful energy with them," says Vanessa McGregor, ASC Executive Director. "We are experiencing it firsthand in Kamloops this year, and we're excited to carry that spirit to Regina next year." Ochapowace Nation will proudly serve as the Indigenous host, working in close partnership with the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) and the Regina Hotel Association to celebrate the talent, spirit, and cultural pride of Indigenous youth athletes. This meaningful collaboration not only showcases athletic excellence but also strengthens community bonds and highlights the lasting impact of coming together in a spirit of unity and celebration.

Preston Henry of Ochapowace Nation recalls the traditional importance of sport among First Nations in Treaty 4. "The Championships recalls this long tradition of our peoples," he says, "and we've got a large home crowd for hockey. We're honored that Regina was chosen as the host venue, and are committed to making the 2026 Championships a huge success."

The NAHC was established by the Aboriginal Sport Circle in 2002. The six-day tournament displays the incredible talent of elite U18 Indigenous men's and women's hockey from First Nation, Inuit, and Métis communities across the country.

The Championships have returned to Saskatchewan for the first time since 2012. The event is held in a different city each year, offering hosts an opportunity to foster cultural pride, reconciliation, and unity among Indigenous peoples.

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