2027 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships
May 3–8
Membertou, Unama’ki · Nova Scotia
A national stage for Indigenous hockey. A proud welcome from Membertou. More information is coming soon.
Counting down to opening day.
Monday, May 3, 2027 · Membertou, Nova Scotia
Media release · · Aboriginal Sport Circle
Membertou to host the 2027 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships.
Aboriginal Sport Circle has officially confirmed Membertou First Nation as host of the 24th National Aboriginal Hockey Championships, May 3–8, 2027, at the Membertou Sport & Wellness Centre. Membertou will host in partnership with the Mi’kmaw Sports Council.
Read the official media release (opens in a new tab)2018·2022·2027
Membertou welcomes NAHC for the third time.
From opening ceremonies in 2018 to Team Atlantic back on home ice in 2022, the championships have brought Indigenous athletes, culture and community together in Unama’ki. Our next chapter begins in 2027.
A legacy on home ice
“Hockey is a sport that means so much to our community, and we look forward to welcoming Indigenous talent from across Canada to our ice.”
- 2018
Our first national welcome
Membertou hosted NAHC for the first time in Unama’ki, welcoming 600 athletes from communities across Canada.
- 2022
The return to the ice
After a two-year pause, the championships came back to Membertou, bringing 13 teams together for a renewed celebration of Indigenous hockey.
- 2027
The next chapter
The 24th championships return May 3–8, welcoming elite U18 First Nations, Inuit and Métis players in partnership with the Mi’kmaw Sports Council.