Native Youth Olympics highlight culture, camaraderie for competitors

For athletes at the 2017 Native Youth Olympics (NYO), the games are all about culture and community.
“My favorite part about NYO is the camaraderie between everyone,” said Allie Ivanoff, a sophomore in Unalakleet. “You can go up to a person and they’ll coach you if you need it. Everything is about sportsmanship in this sport, almost nothing is about winning.”
The games have grown since they started more than 45 years ago. About 100 students competed in events in jus