What events are in the Dene Games and when are they held?

The 2026 Dene Games program has five events plus an Individual All Around. Each event is held on its own day, for all categories together, with a practice day on the Sunday before.

The 2026 Games competition was Monday, March 9 to Friday, March 13, 2026, at the Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre in Whitehorse.

All Around points go to the top ten in each event: 10 points for first, 9 for second, 8 for third, 7 for fourth, 6 for fifth, 5 for sixth, 4 for seventh, 3 for eighth, 2 for ninth and 1 for tenth. In Stick Pull and Finger Pull, ties for 5th, 7th and 9th share the points (5th and 6th share 11 points, 7th and 8th share 7 points, and 9th and 10th share 3 points).

Officials for the Dene Games are one Head Official, eight judges and a Master of Ceremonies. During competition athletes cannot wear jewellery or equipment such as headphones or ear buds that may become detached and create a safety hazard.