21st Annual Michigan Indian Family Olympics
Friday, July 25th
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 2007
715 participants — which is the current
record for the games
Please watch our 20-minute video of the 2008, 21st
Annual Family Olympics event!
Enjoy!
Jaden M. Harman
Event Coordinator
Michigan Indian Family Olympics
Jaden Harman
MIFO Event Coordinator
Nimkee Memorial Fitness Center
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