A COMMITMENT TO RECONCILIATION: NEW SPONSOR MAKING WAVES AHEAD OF MIG 2025
NAV CANADA is joining the community partner lineup at the 2025 Masters Indigenous Games.
Mississauga, Ontario — June 11, 2025 — The Masters Indigenous Games are thrilled to announce that NAV CANADA will be a community partner at the 2025 Masters Indigenous Games.
NAV CANADA, the Canadian leader in air traffic control services, plays a vital role in ensuring the safety, efficiency, and innovation of the country’s aviation system. With a commitment to seamless operations, NAV CANADA manages millions of flights annually, providing essential services that keep Canada’s skies safe and accessible.
Through cutting-edge technology and a highly skilled workforce, the organization continues to set the standard for excellence in air navigation services.
“At NAV CANADA, we recognize the importance of building strong, respectful relationships with Indigenous communities across the country,” said Diana Kelly, NAV CANADA’s VP & Chief Human Resources Officer. “Partnering with the Masters Indigenous Games reflects our commitment to reconciliation, inclusivity, and celebrating the rich cultural heritage and athletic excellence of Indigenous Peoples.”
“We’re thrilled to have NAV CANADA join us at MIG 2025,” said Marc Laliberte, honorary chair of the Games. “Their generous support not only demonstrates a commitment to reconciliation but also allows the MIG organizing committee to put together a memorable experience for all of the athletes joining us in Ottawa this summer.”
Indigenous Sport & Wellness Ontario (ISWO) is the official Provincial/Territorial Aboriginal Sport Body (P/TASB) for Ontario and consistently delivers outstanding sporting and cultural events. ISWO successfully hosted the Masters Indigenous Games in 2018 (Toronto) and in 2023 (Ottawa).
About NAV Canada
You’ve trained to perform under pressure, make split-second decisions, and stay focused when the stakes are high. The qualities that make you a standout in sport—discipline, mental agility, and composure—are exactly what we look for in air traffic services careers.
Whether you’re interested in the high-stakes world of air traffic control (ATC) or the critical coordination of flight service specialists (FSS), your skills are already a strong match. At NAV CANADA, we’re looking for athletes like you—individuals who thrive in fast-paced, team-driven environments and know how to stay sharp under pressure.
As an air traffic controller, you’ll make real-time decisions that keep flights safe and efficient across Canada’s skies. As a flight service specialist, you’ll be the eyes and ears on the ground, delivering vital information to pilots and supporting safe operations from coast to coast. Both roles require precision, adaptability, and calm in the face of complexity—just like sport.
The best part? No aviation experience is needed. We provide full training, cover the costs, and even pay you a salary—around $48,000-56,000/year—while you learn. If you need to relocate for training, you may also qualify for a living stipend. Once certified, your earning potential grows quickly, with our graduates starting between ~$78,000 and $134,000/year, plus applicable premiums.
Curious to learn more?
Explore winning career opportunities here.
Or better yet, start a conversation. Reach out to our team at PartnershipsPartenariats@navcanada.ca to learn how your athletic background could lead to an elite career in air traffic services. We can tell you more about the careers, answer your questions, and even set up assessments while you are in Ottawa for the Games.
This is your chance to channel your competitive drive into a career that keeps you on your game—just in a different arena.
Acknowledgement
ISWO honours the traditional lands and homelands of all Indigenous Peoples and communities across the province of Ontario, including First Nations, Inuit and Métis living both on and off reserve, in rural and urban communities.
Contact Information
info@iswo.ca
