Tlu-piich Games

Name: Tlu-piich Games
Start: 2026-08-05
End: 2026-08-09
Location: Port Alberni

The Tlu-piich Games, presented by the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council, is a multi-day event featuring Indigenous games held from August 5-9, 2026, across the Alberni Valley. The games include opening and closing ceremonies, various ball sports, and track and field events.

Date: Aug 5-9, 2026
Location: Port Alberni

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Tlu-piich Games

Date: Aug 5-9, 2026
Location: Port Alberni

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Event summary

Highlights

Opening ceremonies at John Douglas Park at tiipis
Ball sports including slopitch, fastball, basketball, ball hockey, and softball
Track and field events at Bob Dailey Stadium
Closing ceremonies

The Tlu-piich Games, organized by the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council, is scheduled to take place from Wednesday, August 5, to Sunday, August 9, 2026, throughout the Alberni Valley. The event commences with opening ceremonies at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5, at John Douglas Park at tiipis.

Throughout the games, participants will compete in a variety of sports. Slopitch and fastball events are planned for Thursday, August 6, at Echo Minor Fields, while basketball games will be held at the Maht Mahs gym. Friday, August 7, will feature ball hockey at the Maht Mahs gym and softball finals at Echo Minor Fields.

The latter part of the event focuses on track and field, with competitions held on Saturday, August 8, and Sunday, August 9, at Bob Dailey Stadium. The Tlu-piich Games will conclude with closing ceremonies on August 9, following the final track and field event.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Alberni Valley; albernivalleynews.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Port Alberni

Before attending

Check the sources below for current opening times, admission prices and registration requirements. A date range does not mean the event runs continuously or that admission is free.