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Indigenous Wrestling Camp
January 20 @ 10:00 am - January 21 @ 5:00 pm
qISWO’s Indigenous Wrestling Camp is coming to Akwesasne from January 20-21. This exciting event will be led by the dynamic duo of Thomas and Philip Barreiro, both multi-time Canadian Greco-Roman Wrestling National champions and current operators of Good Mind Grappling.
But that’s not all! We’re also thrilled to have several other top-notch clinicians joining us. Among them are:
Olympian and Pan-Am Champion Dorothy Yeats
Kahnawake’s own judo national champion Nick Cross
NAIG 2023 Coaches Kelsey Dayler and Gary Lynch.
What you need to know:
Open to all youth ages 9 & up residing in Ontario
Lunch included
Location: Akwesasne Mohawk School – Akwesasne, ON
Don’t miss this chance to learn from the best in wrestling! Register now: https://hubs.la/Q02dxB5C0
This event is proudly sponsored by Ontario Amateur Wrestling Association (OAWA)
Thomas and Phillip Barreiro are multi-time Canadian Greco-Roman Wrestling National champions. They strive to be good role models for young people on the Akwesasne Reservation. As experienced coaches, they have logged many years and countless hours working with the younger generation in their community. They are both passionate about sport and have a lot of love for the culture that raised them to be who they are today. They emphasize the importance for young people to develop mindful values and personal discipline. This is critical in order to help Indigenous youth achieve a healthy lifestyle, not just for themselves but for the community as well.
Thomas Rahontsiiostha Barreiro:
Thomas is a dedicated father of two who is passionate about making a positive impact in his community. Thomas began wrestling in 8th grade at the age of 14. While in high school, Thomas was a New York State placer winner and North American Indigenous Games Champion. Thomas attended NCAA Division One American University where he was a start from 2010-2013. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree from American University in 2013 and spent nine years working with youth at the Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club.
During that time, Thomas became a six-time Canadian National Champion in Greco-Roman Wrestling representing Canada at both the World Championships and Pan-American Games. He also began coaching young wrestlers in his home community. He has recently started, alongside his brother Phillip, a non-profit youth development program titled GOOD MIND GRAPPLING. The program uses the sport of wrestling, and related grappling disciplines, to promote physical literacy and combat intergeneration trauma in indigenous youth.
Phillip Raweriio Barreiro:
Phillip has a passion for the sport of wrestling and mentoring young people, He began wrestling in 8th grade at the age of 14. While in high school, Phillip was a New York State placer winner and two-time North American Indigenous Games Champion (2006,2008). Phillip attended NCAA Division One American University where he was a start from 2009-2013. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree from American University in 2013 and went on to went on to work as a Court Administrator for Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe for 8 years. During that time, he became a three-time Canadian National Champion in Greco-Roman Wrestling. Phillip also spent a year as an assistant coach for NCAA D1 Binghamton University and a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu purple belt.
He has recently started, alongside his brother Thomas, a non-profit youth development program titled GOOD MIND GRAPPLING. The program uses the sport of wrestling, and related grappling disciplines, to promote physical literacy and combat intergeneration trauma in indigenous youth.