Former NHLer Jordin Tootoo to attend Mi’kmaw Summer Games in August

By Rosemary Godin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Cape Breton Post All five First Nation communities in Cape Breton are gearing up – literally – for the upcoming Mi’kmaq Summer Games 2026 to be held in Sipekne’katik (Shubenacadie) from August 13-23. Widely known as the Olympics of Mi’kmaki, the games attract thousands of athletes and sports enthusiasts of all ages for ten days of gathering, competing, and cultural activities.