YMCA Calgary Indigenous Active Life

YMCA Calgary Indigenous Active Life The Indigenous Active Life Program is a community initiative created to promote and support active lifestyle in Calgary's urban Aboriginal Community. Oki! Tansi!

Aniin! Hello! Drop-in recreational activities are offered to Aboriginal youth (ages 12 to 30) at various YMCA facilities. This program promotes active lifestyles and community involvement. Activities include basketball, dancing, swimming, weight floor and more. Participants have access to all fitness amenities available at the participating YMCA locations. Programs are offered on a drop-in basis a

t Eau Claire YMCA on Tuesday evenings from 7-10pm and at Saddletowne YMCA on Thursday evenings from 7-10pm. Drum and Dance is a weekly class run throughout the Calender School Year that teaches Pow Wow dance styles, drumming and various traditional Aboriginal teachings. Programs run on a drop-in basis and cater to both beginner and advanced levels. Open to families and participants of all ages. An excellent way to connect with Indigenous culture, build community as well as have fun and be active in your life! Classes commence in September each year and will take a break for the summer in June. There are no classes held on statutory holidays. Location, Date and Time:
Radisson Park Elementary School
2805 Radcliffe Drive SE
Mondays from 6-8pm

Each summer the AAL Program teams up with USAY and Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary to host the Aboriginal Youth Hoops tournament which is a 3-on-3 Basketball tournament. Members of our community are invited to come out, have fun, spectate and participate! Ages to participate are 16 to 30 years old. The Aboriginal Active Life Program is also looking into hosting various other events available to our vibrant Community on various dates throughout the year! Please check for frequent updates on these postings.


- There is no fee to participate in AAL programs.

-For information please contact the Aboriginal Active Life Coordinator at 403-537-1723 or [email protected]

Mi Taku Oyasin! Miigwetch!

‼️FIRST PLACE CASH PRIZE $1000‼️We’re still taking player registration, please share! There will always be player regist...
06/07/2026

‼️FIRST PLACE CASH PRIZE $1000‼️

We’re still taking player registration, please share! There will always be player registration on the day of the tournament!

🚨 ATTENTION 18+ BALLERS…POSTER UPDATE DUE TO NEW PARTNERS AND DONATION FOR PRIZES🚨

👉 THERE IS STILL ROOM ROOM FOR PLAYER REGISTRATION.

👉FREE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Click on Linktree link for registration forms:
https://linktr.ee/ymcaactivelife

We’re excited to announce the YMCA 19th Annual Youth Hoops Tournament, happening June 12–13, 2026 at the Brookfield YMCA in Seton!

🔥 NEW this year:
We’ve partnered with 1V1 Continuous and Roots & Rising Collective (Winnipeg) to introduce an 18+ 1v1 division for both male and female players. Come showcase your skills and compete to become our first-ever 1v1 Youth Hoops Champion!

🙏 A huge thank you to our amazing partners:
Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth, Miskanawah, 1V1 Continuous Winnipeg, The Kevin Prasad Foundation, Questishere , Roots & Rising Collective, and an annoymous donor, your support is helping make this tournament unforgettable for our athletes.

‼️FIRST PLACE CASH PRIZE $500 for U17!‼️We’re still taking team registration, and there will be registration on the day ...
06/07/2026

‼️FIRST PLACE CASH PRIZE $500 for U17!‼️

We’re still taking team registration, and there will be registration on the day of the tournament. Please share!

🚨 ATTENTION...POSTER UPDATE DUE TO NEW PARTNERS AND DONATION FOR PRIZES🚨

👉 WE STILL HAVE SPOTS OPEN FOR TEAM REGISTRATION.

👉FREE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Click on Linktree link for registration forms:
https://linktr.ee/ymcaactivelife

We’re excited to announce the YMCA 19th Annual Youth Hoops Tournament, happening June 12–13, 2026 at the Brookfield YMCA in Seton!

🏀 This year’s tournament will feature:
3-on-3 competition
Male & female divisions for U15 and U17
Cash prizes, medals, trophies, swag bags, and more!

🙏 A huge thank you to our amazing partners:
Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth, Miskanawah, 1V1 Continuous Winnipeg, The Kevin Prasad Foundation,Questishere , Roots & Rising Collective, and an annoymous donor, your support is helping make this tournament unforgettable for our athletes.

🚨 ATTENTION...POSTER UPDATE DUE TO NEW PARTNERS AND DONATION FOR PRIZES🚨👉 WE STILL HAVE SPOTS OPEN FOR TEAM REGISTRATION...
05/19/2026

🚨 ATTENTION...POSTER UPDATE DUE TO NEW PARTNERS AND DONATION FOR PRIZES🚨

👉 WE STILL HAVE SPOTS OPEN FOR TEAM REGISTRATION.

👉FREE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Click on Linktree link for registration forms:
https://linktr.ee/ymcaactivelife

We’re excited to announce the YMCA 19th Annual Youth Hoops Tournament, happening June 12–13, 2026 at the Brookfield YMCA in Seton!

🏀 This year’s tournament will feature:
3-on-3 competition
Male & female divisions for U15 and U17
Cash prizes, medals, trophies, swag bags, and more!

🙏 A huge thank you to our amazing partners:
Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth, Miskanawah, 1V1 Continuous Winnipeg, The Kevin Prasad Foundation,Questishere , Roots & Rising Collective, and an annoymous donor, your support is helping make this tournament unforgettable for our athletes.

🚨 ATTENTION 18+ BALLERS…POSTER UPDATE DUE TO NEW PARTNERS AND DONATION FOR PRIZES🚨👉 THERE IS STILL ROOM ROOM FOR PLAYER ...
05/19/2026

🚨 ATTENTION 18+ BALLERS…POSTER UPDATE DUE TO NEW PARTNERS AND DONATION FOR PRIZES🚨

👉 THERE IS STILL ROOM ROOM FOR PLAYER REGISTRATION.

👉FREE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Click on Linktree link for registration forms:
https://linktr.ee/ymcaactivelife

We’re excited to announce the YMCA 19th Annual Youth Hoops Tournament, happening June 12–13, 2026 at the Brookfield YMCA in Seton!

🔥 NEW this year:
We’ve partnered with 1V1 Continuous and Roots & Rising Collective (Winnipeg) to introduce an 18+ 1v1 division for both male and female players. Come showcase your skills and compete to become our first-ever 1v1 Youth Hoops Champion!

🙏 A huge thank you to our amazing partners:
Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth, Miskanawah, 1V1 Continuous Winnipeg, The Kevin Prasad Foundation, Questishere , Roots & Rising Collective, and an annoymous donor, your support is helping make this tournament unforgettable for our athletes.

05/15/2026
05/15/2026

Community Share FYI

05/15/2026

🔥THE BUFFALO SYMPOSIUM 4.0 IS HERE🔥

Calling all Indigenous youth — this is your moment to connect, grow, and be inspired 💫

🎟️ Early Bird Registration is NOW OPEN
Secure your spot for $125 per youth delegate until July 31st. After that, regular registration will be $150 — so act fast!

✨ Your registration includes:

• Powerful, engaging workshops led by the best of the best presenters

• A Friday Night Rec Night — choose your adventure: laser tag, bowling, escape rooms, or parkour 🎯

• A Youth Dance & Gala Dinner on Saturday night featuring DJ Staniml🎧🕺🏽

• Breakfast & lunch provided throughout the event 🍽️

• Exclusive swag bags & merch 🎁

• An interactive resource fair — connect with real people from universities & diverse career paths 🎓

This isn’t just a conference — it’s a transformative experience designed to uplift, empower, and celebrate Indigenous youth voices 🌱

Spots are limited — don’t miss out. Register today and be part of something unforgettable 💥

we still have spots, get your teams and 1V1 players registered. Please share!🏀🏆👌🏽
05/07/2026

we still have spots, get your teams and 1V1 players registered. Please share!🏀🏆👌🏽

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05/04/2026

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We welcome all ballers to join us for the Blackfoot Invitational Basketball Tournament. Tournament takes place during the SIKSIKA NATION FAIR.

📅June 25-27,2026
📍Deerfoot Sportsplex, Siksika Nation, Ab.
📇[email protected]

Registration link: https://forms.office.com/r/fKjn7eESZT

Registration under construction,
Send email to [email protected] to register.

See poster for details!

10/29/2025

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400, 333 Shawville Boulevard SE
Southwest Calgary, AB
T2Y4H3

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+15873910425

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