If you have any comments or questions about the Michigan Indian Family Olympics please contact one of the following at the Nimkee Fitness Center:

Jaden Harman
Fitness Program Coordinator
MIFO Event Coordinator
989-775-4694
jharman@sagchip.org

Family Olympics Facts

When did the Family Olympics start?
1987, this past year was the 17th annual

Who started it?
It was started by Sue Siller, Heath Educator for the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan. (no longer employed here)

Why was it started?
It was started to promote health and wellness through a family fun day of physical activity with mainly track and field events along with swimming events for Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribal members and their families. This expanded to include the other tribes and tribal organizations throughout the state of Michigan.

Participants for 2008
750 participants — which is the current record for the games