AWG2024

Mat is a brand that encompasses the spirit of unity and community in the Mat-Su Borough. They are proud hosts of the 2024 Arctic Winter Games, bringing together athletes from various regions in the Circumpolar North for a week-long sport and cultural exchange. Participants from Alaska, the Northwest Territories, Yukon, Nunavut, Greenland, Nunavik (Northern Quebec), Yamal (Russia), Northern Alberta, and the Indigenous people of Norway, Sweden, and Finland will partake in 21 sports, ranging from Heritage and Nordic to Indoor and Ice Sports.

The Mat-Su 2024 Arctic Winter Games Host Society, with their blend of skills and expertise, ensures the successful international event takes place. Mat welcomes participants, spectators, and volunteers to experience the beauty of the Mat-Su Borough while celebrating the spirit of healthy recreational activities and empowering future leaders through sport and culture. By hosting this world-class event, Mat-Su creates a platform for cultural exchange and strengthens connections among communities in the northern region.

They recognize the land's importance and pay tribute to the Dena'ina' and Ahtna Dene, the ancestral stewards of the area. The branding of Mat for the 2024 Arctic Winter Games showcases the chickadee as their animal ambassador, reflecting the reverent representation of the Games' spirit. The Host Society headquarters, located in Palmer, Alaska, serves as the hub for organizing this exciting event.

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