The journey to the world stage begins here.
We are proud to officially announce the 2026 U19 Boys Native Dream Team (NDT) Selection—a group of young Indigenous athletes who represent far more than volleyball talent. They carry their Nations, their families, and their dreams onto the court with purpose, pride, and resilience.
This team is the result of years of dedication, sacrifice, and belief. Belief from parents who drove countless miles. From coaches who invested time and heart. From communities who never stopped cheering. And from the athletes themselves—who chose discipline, growth, and excellence every step of the way.
A Team Rooted in Identity
Native Dream Team exists to create opportunity, visibility, and pathways for Indigenous youth through sport. Every jersey represents a Nation. Every serve, block, and rally carries history, culture, and responsibility.
The 2026 U19 Boys roster brings together athletes from First Nations and Métis communities across Turtle Island, unified under one banner: to compete at the highest level while staying grounded in who they are and where they come from.
The 2026 U19 Boys Native Dream Team
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Jaxen Juniper — Eagle Lake First Nation
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Bo Duhn — Mattawa Algonquin First Nation
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Tyler Dillman — Nunatukavat First Nation
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Jeresyn Francis — Louis Bull Tribe
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Kaleel McGilvery — Saddle Lake Cree Nation
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Rayden Laboucan — Whitefish Lake First Nation
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Gracin Biollo — Métis Nation of Alberta
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Cole Cardinal — Métis Nation of Alberta
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Nathan Cardinal — Bigstone Cree Nation
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Jacob Yellowknee — Bigstone Cree Nation
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Kris Gladue — Whitefish Lake First Nation
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Josh Woods — Couchiching First Nation
More Than a Tournament
As this team prepares for international competition, including the Cornacchia World Cup, they do so knowing they are part of something bigger. They are role models for the next generation of Indigenous athletes watching from gyms, community halls, and school courts—dreaming of what’s possible.
This is not just about wins and losses. It’s about representation. It’s about breaking barriers. It’s about proving that Indigenous youth belong on every stage in the world.
The Dream Continues
To our athletes: you carry the dreams of many—but you never carry them alone. Walk proudly. Play fearlessly. Represent with heart.
The world is watching.
And the Native Dream Team is ready.
Catch Your Dreams.