", is a winter multi-sport event which took place in the South Slave Region of the Northwest Territories, between 18–24 March 2018.

The Games is an international biennial celebration of circumpolar sports and culture held for a week, each time with a different nation or region as the host.

The Games contributes to creating an awareness on cultural diversity, and develops athletes to participate in the competitions with the focus on fair play.

Around 4,000 people in total took part in the Arctic Winter Games, including all competitors and participants in sports and cultural events.

[2] The 2018 games were held at various sports venues, schools and facilities in Fort Smith, Hay River and the K'atl'odeeche First Nation.

[5] *   Host nation (Northwest Territories)251 events in 19 sport disciplines were scheduled in the 2018 Arctic Winter Games program.

[9][10] At each Arctic Winter Games, the AWG International Committee presents the Hodgson Trophy to the contingent whose athletes best exemplify the ideals of fair play and team spirit.