NYO Team Seattle
Alaska Native Games — Training the Next Generation
Cultural Context
The Native Youth Olympics showcase 11 traditional Alaska Native games that have been played for thousands of years. These aren't just athletic events — they're living cultural practices that teach strength, endurance, balance, and community. Each game carries the wisdom of Arctic survival and the spirit of a people who thrive in the harshest conditions on Earth.
The Proposal
SAGA provides the digital training infrastructure for NYO athletes: video analysis, wellness tracking via the TEK8 8-dimension model, Garu companion motivation, competition management, and a pipeline connecting NYO athletes to the broader Indigenous games network. Together, we bring Alaska Native games to the world stage.
What SAGA Offers
- SAGA platform access for athlete profiles and training tracking
- TEK8/Garu wellness integration — 8-dimension care for athlete development
- Seasonal calendar integration — NYO events anchored in the Wheel of the Year
- Digital competition tools — results, rankings, community features
- Global visibility through the SAGA alliance network
What SAGA Seeks
- Official alliance status with NYO Team Seattle
- Athlete participation in the SAGA reciprocity network
- Cultural advisory guidance for respectful game representation
- Co-development of training methodologies