The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations have honored this valuable legacy for 47 years.
Cote founded Saskatchewan’s summer and winter games for First Nations youth. Saskatchewan sporting legend Tony Cote, who is credited with increasing First Nations athlete participation across the province, died on July 31, 2019, at the age of 84. |
Just a few weeks before his death, Cote attended the Flying Dust First Nation 2019 Tony Cote Summer Games.
The James Smith Cree Nation wishes to honour the memory of the founder of the Saskatchewan First Nations Games. Tony Cote gifted us the Summer and Winter Games, a legacy that will continue to enrich the lives of the children yet to come. Thank you, Chief Tony Cote! |