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Little Native Hockey League is an Indigenous youth hockey tournament.[1]

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  • April 2013: The 2013 tournament was held in Mississauga. The event is described as a family thing that brings youth together to meet new people and see old friends. Participants can compete in divisions ranging from Tyke level up to Midget.[2]
  • February 2015: Troy Lajeunesse participated in the Little Native Hockey League from the age of four until 2014. The tournament is noted for its friendly atmosphere and is compared to a large Anishinabe reunion.[3]
  • March 2015: The 44th annual tournament in 2015 featured 178 teams and operated under the theme "We are all Stars." The event is founded on the principles of sportsmanship, citizenship, education, and respect. Organizers expressed deep sympathy for families from Red Rock First Nation who were involved in a fatal accident after the 2015 event.[4]
  • March 2015: The 2015 Little Native Hockey League tournament was hosted by Aundeck Omni Kaning and Whitefish River First Nation in Mississauga. The tournament executive committee announced a new award to honour Ember Wynne following a fatal accident involving participants.[5]
  • March 2015: The league's website provided the list of winners for the Vicky L. Corbiere Memorial Scholarship in 2015.[6]
  • April 2015: The 2015 tournament was described as a success by Patrick Madahbee before a tragic accident affected participants from Red Rock First Nation.[7]
  • April 2015: Three people from Red Rock First Nation were killed in a car accident while returning from this tournament in 2015.[8]
  • March 2016: The organization received a financial donation from the Anishinabek Nation Elders Council in 2016.[9]
  • March 2016: The organization was formerly led by president Tom Nolan.[10]
  • April 2016: The organization's long-time volunteer George Francis was inducted into its Hall of Fame as a builder. George Francis dedicated 45 years of service to the young hockey players participating in this league.[11]
  • October 2016: The organization signed a five-year agreement to hold its annual tournament in Mississauga starting in 2017. Founded in 1971 in Espanola, the tournament grew from 17 teams to over 194 teams representing First Nations across Ontario by 2016. The tournament is built on the four pillars of sportsmanship, education, citizenship, and respect.[12]
  • March 2017: The 46th annual tournament in 2017 featured a record 204 teams and was hosted by Moose Cree First Nation. The event included various competitive and recreational divisions for age groups ranging from Tyke to Midget. The 2017 tournament was held in Mississauga, Ontario.[13]
  • April 2017: The 2017 tournament was hosted by Moose Cree First Nation and held in Mississauga. The event attracted over 3,000 players and their families from across Anishinabe territories.[14]
  • April 2017: The Ontario roster for the national championships held a practice in Mississauga during this tournament in 2017.[15]
  • March 2018: The 47th annual tournament was held in 2018 in Mississauga, featuring 210 teams and approximately 3,000 participants. The event was established in 1971 in Little Current with 17 teams and 200 players. The tournament is built on the four pillars of education, citizenship, sportsmanship, and respect.[16]
  • March 2018: The 47th annual tournament, also known as the Little NHL, commenced in March 2018 with a record 209 participating teams. The 2018 event was hosted by Moose Cree First Nation and held at the Hershey Centre in Mississauga. Future hosts for the tournament include Aamjiwnaang First Nation in 2019 and Nipissing First Nation in 2020.[17]
  • March 2018: The 47th annual tournament in 2018 featured a record 209 teams from across Ontario. The event is commonly referred to as the Little NHL. The 2018 competition was held at various facilities in Mississauga, including Iceland.[18]
  • April 2018: The 2018 tournament was held in Mississauga during March. Nipissing First Nation captured the gold medal in the boys' midget category at the event.[19]
  • May 2018: The organization entered two teams, dubbed Ontario South, into the 2018 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships. Executive members of the league served as coaches and advisors for the Ontario South squads during the tournament.[20]
  • June 2018: The 2018 tournament was held in Mississauga during March. Carter Dokis and Dustin Primeau both competed in the Tyke division of the event for their respective First Nations.[21]
  • February 2019: The 48th annual tournament scheduled for March 2019 in Mississauga featured a record-breaking 237 teams. The event began with only 17 teams during its inaugural year in Little Current. The tournament is scheduled to remain in Mississauga until at least 2021.[22]
  • March 2019: The 48th annual tournament, also known as the Little NHL, featured a record 227 teams in 2019. The 2019 event was hosted by Aamjiwnaang First Nation and held at six different arenas in Mississauga. The tournament is the largest Indigenous youth hockey event in Ontario.[23]
  • March 2019: The 48th anniversary of the tournament in 2019 featured a record 227 teams competing in Mississauga. The event includes competitive and recreational divisions for various age groups from Novice to Midget. The AOK Chiefs won the Midget boys' competitive title at the 2019 event.[24]
  • April 2019: Glen Hare proposed adding a Special Olympics category to this tournament to ensure all children can participate during March Break.[25]
  • September 2019: The 2020 tournament was scheduled to take place from March 15 to 19. The Nipissing First Nation Host Committee received fundraising support from a local slo-pitch event to help manage the 2020 competition.[26]
  • November 2019: The league's board of directors commissioned the Abbey Tran Memorial Trophy to be awarded to the winners of the Atom C division. The league collaborated with Abbey's Goal and the Etobicoke Dolphins to help a team from Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory participate in a tournament. The annual tournament provides an opportunity for girls to play together on all-female teams.[27]
  • December 2019: The tournament, also known as the Little NHL, has been held for 48 years as of 2019 and is the largest Indigenous hockey event in Ontario. A record 227 teams participated in the 2019 tournament held in Mississauga. The event has been hosted in Mississauga since 2013 because the tournament requires numerous rinks and hotel capacity.[28]
  • February 2020: The tournament, also known as the Little NHL, celebrated its 49th year in 2020. The 2020 event in Mississauga was expected to host 228 hockey clubs. Marian Jacko serves as the president of the tournament's organizing body.[29]
  • February 2020: The 49th annual tournament in 2020 was scheduled to host 228 teams and over 3,500 competitors in Mississauga. Founded in 1971 with only 17 teams, the event focuses on the four pillars of respect, citizenship, sportsmanship, and education. The 2020 event featured the theme 'All Nations, One Family' and was hosted by Nipissing First Nation.[30]
  • March 2020: The 49th annual tournament is scheduled to take place from March 15 to 19, 2020, in Mississauga. A record 228 clubs from across Ontario are expected to participate in the event. The tournament was founded in 1971 and operates based on the values of citizenship, education, sportsmanship, and respect.[31]
  • March 2020: The executive committee determined that the 2020 tournament would proceed as planned following a review of public health information. The organization collaborated with Nipissing First Nation and the City of Mississauga to assess risks associated with COVID-19.[32]
  • March 2020: The 2020 tournament was cancelled on March 12, 2020, due to concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizers decided to cancel the event to protect the health and safety of participants and their families from the spread of coronavirus. The decision was made during a conference call between the executive committee and representatives from Nipissing First Nation.[33]
  • April 2020: The 2020 tournament was cancelled shortly before it was scheduled to begin in Mississauga due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event had attracted 228 teams from across Ontario before its cancellation. The 2021 tournament will be designated as the 49th annual event, delaying the 50th anniversary celebration until 2022.[34]
  • November 2020: The executive committee and host partners cancelled the 2021 tournament due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The 2020 event was previously cancelled after 223 teams had already registered to participate. Organizers considered alternative regional formats or postponing the event before deciding a full cancellation was necessary for safety.[35]
  • October 2021: The 2022 tournament is scheduled to take place from March 13 to 17 in Mississauga. Organizers cancelled the event in 2020 and 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The competition was first held in 1971 in Little Current on Manitoulin Island. As of October 2021, the tournament traditionally features age groups from Under-7 through Under-18 levels.[36]
  • January 2022: The 2022 tournament scheduled for March 13-17 in Mississauga was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizers determined that postponing the event or using a regional format was not feasible for the 2022 season. The 2022 cancellation marked the third year in a row the tournament was called off due to health and safety concerns.[37]
  • January 2022: The 2022 tournament, scheduled for March in Mississauga, was cancelled on January 14 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This event was first held in 1971 in Little Current and has been cancelled for three consecutive years as of January 2022. Organizers hope to hold the 49th edition of the tournament in 2023 and the 50th anniversary event in 2024.[38]
  • March 2022: The 2023 tournament is scheduled to be hosted by Nipissing First Nation in Mississauga during March. The event was cancelled for three consecutive years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The competition is built upon the four pillars of citizenship, education, respect, and sportsmanship.[39]
  • October 2022: The league was cited as an example of how sports are used to express Indigenous identity and culture.[40]
  • January 2023: The 2023 tournament is scheduled to take place from March 12-16 in Mississauga, hosted by Nipissing First Nation. The event returns in 2023 after being cancelled for three consecutive years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The tournament was founded in 1971 and receives political support from the Chiefs of Ontario.[41]
  • February 2023: The 2023 tournament is scheduled for March 12-16 in Mississauga after being cancelled for three years due to the pandemic. First held in 1971 in Little Current, the event features 184 Indigenous youth teams from across Ontario in 2023. The competition serves as a major social gathering and reunion for families and friends from various communities.[42]
  • March 2023: The 2023 tournament marks a return for the event after it was postponed since 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Five teams from Curve Lake First Nation received funding from Gen7 Fuel to participate in the March event.[43]
  • March 2023: The 2023 tournament in Mississauga featured 184 Indigenous youth clubs from across the province. The event returned in 2023 for the first time since 2019 following cancellations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Opening ceremonies for the 2023 edition were held at the Paramount Centre in Mississauga.[44]
  • March 2023: The 2023 tournament featured 184 teams and was hosted by Nipissing First Nation in Mississauga. The event returned in March 2023 after being cancelled for three consecutive years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The tournament is often referred to as the Little NHL and emphasizes youth experience and social connection over competition.[45]
  • March 2023: The 2023 tournament featured 184 teams and was held in Mississauga from March 12 to March 16. The event returned in 2023 after being cancelled for three consecutive years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The competition includes various divisions such as the boys’ under-18 recreational category.[46]
  • March 2023: The tournament has a 49-year history as of March 2023. The 2023 edition was held in Mississauga with 184 teams participating. The event served as the official launch site for the Hoc'Kwe mentorship program for girls. The tournament is frequently referred to as the Little NHL.[47]
  • March 2023: The tournament, also known as the Little NHL, returned in 2023 after being cancelled for three years due to the pandemic. A total of 184 teams participated in the event, which concluded on a Thursday in Mississauga. The gathering is described as a time for Ontario First Nations to support youth and build community through sport.[48]
  • April 2023: The 2023 tournament was hosted by Nipissing First Nation in Mississauga from March 12 to 16. The event served as the venue for the first ITO All Stars Cup, which provided tourism-focused workshops to 340 participants. The tournament included off-ice activities such as culinary workshops, archery, and virtual reality experiences.[49]
  • April 2023: The Family Tree sold products at this tournament for four days in Mississauga during March 2023.[50]
  • June 2023: Dan Frawley used the tournament as an opportunity to discuss the WILD Outside program with various communities.[51]
  • January 2024: The tournament is celebrating its 50th anniversary in March 2024 and will be held in Markham. It began with 17 clubs in its first year and grew to include more than 200 squads for the 2024 event. The event was founded by Jim McGregor and four other men.[52]
  • January 2024: The 50th edition of the tournament is scheduled to take place from March 11 to 14, 2024, primarily in Markham. A record-breaking 246 teams and approximately 4,000 players and staff members are expected for the 2024 event. The tournament was first held in 1971 in Little Current with 17 participating clubs. The event was not held from 2020 through 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[53]
  • March 2024: The tournament celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2024 with a record 245 teams participating in Markham. Lily George played in this annual event for approximately 14 years.[54]
  • March 2024: The 50th edition of the tournament hosted a record 245 teams in Markham, Richmond Hill, and Stouffville in March 2024. The event's opening ceremonies were held at the Markham Civic Centre where a promotional video by the Anishinabek Police Service was revealed.[55]
  • March 2024: The 2024 event marked the 50th anniversary of the tournament, featuring a record-breaking 245 participating teams. The majority of the competition games were held in Markham at facilities such as the Angus Glen Community Centre. The tournament is designed to help Indigenous youth connect with their communities and experience the sport of hockey.[56]
  • March 2024: The 2024 tournament marked the 50th season of the event, featuring a record 245 participating clubs. The event included an Initiation category for children aged seven and under, with 41 teams playing at the Stouffville Clippers Sports Complex. Games for the 2024 tournament were primarily held in Markham and Stouffville from Monday to Thursday.[57]
  • March 2024: The 50th annual tournament concluded on a Thursday in March 2024 in Markham. The event is often referred to as the Little NHL. The 2024 competition featured an eight-team girls' Under-13 competitive division.[58]
  • April 2024: The tournament celebrated its 50th anniversary in March 2024. An under-18 recreational division title was won by a team from Atikameksheng Anishnawbek during the event.[59]
  • July 2024: The 2024 tournament was primarily held in Markham during the month of March. The event is often referred to as the Little NHL and serves as a platform for First Nations youth representation in sports. The continuation of the Indigenous Hockey Coaching Grant was announced during the 2024 tournament.[60]
  • August 2024: The 2025 tournament will be co-hosted by three First Nations from March 9 to March 13. First held in 1971 in Little Current, the event reached a record of 245 participating teams during its 50th anniversary in 2024. The competition was cancelled for three consecutive years from 2020 to 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[61]
  • March 2025: The 51st annual tournament began on March 9, 2025, featuring a record-breaking 276 teams from approximately 100 First Nations across Ontario. Originally founded in 1971 in Little Current, the event has grown to include 15 categories for male and female youth players. The tournament was hosted by the Chippewa Tri-Council in 2025 and is scheduled to be hosted by Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory for the following two years.[62]
  • March 2025: The 2025 tournament featured a record 276 teams and was primarily hosted in Markham from March 9 to March 13. The event was established in 1971 in Little Current with 17 participating clubs. The Under-7 Initiation category included 43 teams playing non-competitive matches where all participants received medals.[63]
  • March 2025: The 51st annual tournament concluded on March 13, 2025, after five days of competition primarily held in Markham, Ontario. A record 270 teams participated in the 2025 event, including 48 female clubs, surpassing the previous record set in 2024. The tournament was first established in 1971 in Little Current with only 17 boys' teams.[64]
  • June 2025: The annual tournament is a primary focus of the sports reporting done by Sam Laskaris. The event is considered especially important for the citizens of the Anishinabek Nation.[65]
  • March 2026: The 52nd annual tournament began on March 15, 2026, featuring a record-breaking 271 participating teams. First held in 1971 in Little Current with 17 teams, it has grown into the largest Indigenous youth hockey event in Ontario. The 2026 event features 55 girls' teams and focuses on a theme of empowering women and girls. The tournament was held annually from its inception until it was paused for three years during the COVID-19 pandemic.[66]
  • March 2026: The 2026 tournament, also known as the Little NHL, featured a record 271 teams and was hosted by Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory. The event was first held in Little Current in 1971 with 17 teams and has run annually except for a three-year hiatus from 2020 to 2022. While the majority of the 52nd annual tournament matches took place in Markham, rinks in several nearby communities were also utilized.[67]
  • March 2026: The 2026 tournament attracted a record 271 teams from across Ontario. First held in 1971, the event was hosted by Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory in 2026 and primarily staged in Markham. The tournament was cancelled from 2020 through 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[68]
  • March 2026: The inaugural tournament was held in 1971 in Little Current. Ellie Penasse played in the event for several years, initially registering under her brother's name because of uncertainty regarding rules for female players.[69]
  • March 2026: The 2026 tournament was held primarily in Markham and concluded on March 19 with a record 271 participating clubs. A record 55 girls' teams competed in the 2026 event. The event is often referred to as the Little NHL and featured a kickoff ceremony on March 15, 2026.[70]
  • April 2026: The 2026 tournament took place from March 15 to 19, primarily at rinks in Markham. The tournament commissioned a ceremonial drum to be gifted to the Toronto Sceptres to build a relationship between the two organizations.[71]
  • May 2026: The tournament is overseen by Marian Jacko, who has served as its president since 2018. The 2026 event featured a record 271 clubs and was held primarily in Markham.[72]
  • July 2026: The tournament is led by president Marian Jacko.[1]

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