WIG Indigenous Games Action Models: A Global Framework for Heritage, Health, Education, Sustainability & Peace is an official publication of the World Council of Indigenous Games (WIG). This book introduces a structured 13-model framework designed to safeguard traditional games, strengthen cultural identity, and support their responsible integration into modern systems of education, health, policy, and peacebuilding.

Developed with respect for Indigenous knowledge systems, the book outlines pathways for communities, institutions, and governments to adopt Indigenous games without compromising authenticity, ownership, or cultural boundaries. It aligns with global standards including the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) principles, and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). Through clear explanations, diagrams, implementation guides, governance tools, and practical examples, the book supports:

> Schools and universities integrating Indigenous games into curriculum
> Youth and community development programs
> Elders and custodians protecting ancestral knowledge
> Health and wellness sectors using traditional movement practices
> Governments and organizations building cultural policy partnerships
> International collaboration and peace-focused events

This publication stands as a resource for those who believe Indigenous sports are more than games—they are heritage, identity, education, diplomacy, and a pathway toward a sustainable and peaceful world.

The WIG Indigenous Games Action Models answer who the framework supports, what it offers, where it can be implemented, when it is applied, why it matters, and how it creates impact. Designed for communities, schools, health programs, and policy institutions, the framework protects heritage, enhances learning and wellbeing, and supports global recognition of Indigenous sports. Through practical guidance and cultural safeguarding, it provides a pathway to implement Indigenous games responsibly and respectfully across education, health, governance, sustainability, and peacebuilding sectors.