The Nuu-chah-nulth Northern Region Games is being held in Zeballos this weekend, hosted by Ehattesaht Chenehkint.
See photos below.
Opening ceremonies were held at 10 this morning. Followed by a lunch of tacos and frybread. A highlight of the track and field events held at the Zeballos baseball diamond was the tug-o-war event.
Basketball was held for ages 8 to 12 in the new Zeballos Elementary Secondary School.
The event will run until Aug. 5. The next three days will include an Iron man/woman contest, volleyball, more basketball, a Much Music Dance, a Triathlon, Fishing Derby, a treasure hunt and a bingo night.
The popular stick games, including Lahal, is scheduled for Sunday.
We will be adding photos to this gallery over the coming days so make sure you come back from time to time.
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