Healthy, Active Native Youth
Ty Conway Memorial Basketball Tournament
The Indigenous Leadership Academy PNW sponsors the Ty Conway Memorial Basketball Tournament annually over Memorial Day weekend. This year we hosted youth from Washington Youth Spokane, Yakima, Coeur d’Alene, Quinalt, and many other Indigenous communities. Youth compete in three brackets, 8th grade and under, 10th grade and under, 12th grade and under. Healthy young adults from our tribal communities serve as referees and coaches, connecting generations to promote healing. This event also invites parents and community members to cheer on their youth and enjoy Native businesses and food.
This event also supports Indigenous owned businesses by providing a venue for Native businesses to sell their wares.