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BC Lions Indigenous Youth Flag Football Program

By |March 6th, 2024|Categories: Home News|

I·SPARC and the BC Lions have partnered to host an Indigenous Youth Program (IYP), for flag football programs across the Lower Mainland. This program will offer opportunities for four (4) youth teams to be formed from the Fraser and Vancouver Coastal regions (Vancouver, North Vancouver, Surrey, and Chilliwack). The program will feature coaching by BC Lions players, a fun tournament and BBQ, Life Skills Workshop, and a VIP BC Lions Game Day experience. This program is being offered to self-identifying [...]

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FitNation Spring Leader Training – Apply Today

By |February 12th, 2024|Categories: Home News|

Anyone, anywhere, anytime. If you have a passion for creating safe spaces, want to encourage physical, mental, and emotional wellness, and support Indigenous communities to be physically active, then we encourage you to apply for our FitNation Spring Leader Training! This spring, I·SPARC will welcome 12 new FitNation leaders to participate in 3-days of experiential learning, providing the skills and resources to design and deliver an 8-week FitNation program. Selected leaders will learn exercise techniques from Master Facilitators and past [...]

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RISE Grants for Organizations Open February 5

By |February 2nd, 2024|Categories: Home News|

Traditional Territory of the Cowichan peoples / Duncan, B.C. (February 2, 2024) – In collaboration with the Province of British Columbia, the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is pleased to open the next intake of applications with the RISE Organizational Grants. This Grant has been developed to provide support for communities and not-for-profit organizations delivering programming targeted to increase participation in sport, physical activity, recreation, and cultural activities for Indigenous and non-Indigenous Children and Youth in Care [...]

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APPLY NOW! Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities – Stream Three

By |January 30th, 2024|Categories: Home News|

Reconciliation and Strength for Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ People Through Sport Sport Canada are currently accepting proposals for projects under Stream Three of the Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities (SSDIC) program and would like to invite you to apply. This intake seeks project proposals with activities that will take place between April 1, 2024 and March 31, 2026. In 2021, the Government of Canada announced investments to expand the use of sport and physical activity programming as [...]

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APPLY NOW! Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities – Stream Two

By |January 30th, 2024|Categories: Home News|

Sport Canada is currently accepting proposals for projects under Stream Two of the Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities (SSDIC) program and would like to invite you to apply. This intake seeks project proposals with activities that will take place between April 1, 2024 and March 31, 2026. In 2018, the Government of Canada announced investments to expand the use of sport and physical activity programming as a means to improve outcomes for Indigenous communities. Stream Two of the [...]

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Team BC Hockey Player Selection Camp – Registration Open

By |January 15th, 2024|Categories: Home Event Highlights|

Registration for Team BC's Selection Camp is now open. Team BC will participate in the 2024 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC), featuring U18 Male and Female Divisions. The Selection Camp will be held April 5-7, 2024 in Prince George, BC. Team BC's coaching staff will evaluate players over the three-day camp and select the top 20 male and top 20 female hockey players to represent BC at the NAHC in Grande Prairie, Alberta. Player information, eligibility and sign-up forms can be found [...]

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2024 Equipment Grant Program Now Open

By |January 12th, 2024|Categories: Home News|

Is your organization in need of new athletic equipment? I·SPARC is accepting applications for its winter edition of the Equipment Grant Program now through to February 7th, 2024! All First Nations, Métis Chartered Communities and Friendship Centres are eligible to apply for the Equipment Grant. In addition, some community not-for-profit organizations that deliver Indigenous sport, recreation and/or physical activity programs may be eligible to apply. We are pleased to announce that for this grant intake, the maximum grant amount will [...]

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Join the I·SPARC Team in 2024!

By |January 4th, 2024|Categories: Home Event Highlights, Home News|

I·SPARC is hiring for remote employment opportunities across BC. The organization is seeking a General Manager and a Regional Coordinator for Vancouver Island. Don't miss out on these great opportunities. Apply today! General Manager General Description I·SPARC is seeking a full-time General Manager. Working as a member of the senior management team, this individual maintains a diverse set of roles within the organization, including governance and board services, policy development and implementation, risk management, human resources management, operations and IT, [...]

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BC Indigenous Provincial Athlete Development Camps 2024

By |December 19th, 2023|Categories: Home News|

I∙SPARC is pleased to announce three Athlete Development Camps happening in the first quarter of 2024. These events have been strategically established to support Indigenous athlete development in sports featured in the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG). There will be announcements for all other sports made early in 2024. Please see registration details below. 3-D Archery February 10-11, 2024 at the Fort Nelson Rod & Gun Club in Fort Nelson, BC. I∙SPARC will present this camp in partnership with Fort [...]

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2022 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport announcement

By |December 14th, 2023|Categories: Home Event Highlights|Tags: , |

Ten Outstanding Indigenous Athletes Receive Prestigious Award Traditional Territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples / Victoria B.C. (December 14, 2023) – The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is pleased to announce the 10 outstanding athletes named as provincial recipients of the 2022 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport. Kalezafar Lawrence (Penelakut Tribe): Lacrosse / Penticton, BC Brooke Hall-Eckes (Tsartlip and Métis): Softball / Penticton, BC Kynan Haintz (Hwlitsum First Nation): Wrestling / Pitt Meadows, BC Kayla [...]

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Call for Nominations – 2023 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport

By |October 23rd, 2023|Categories: Home Event Highlights, Home News|Tags: , |

I·SPARC Launches Nomination Process to Honour High-Achieving Indigenous Youth Athletes in B.C. Traditional Territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples / Victoria, B.C. (October 23, 2023) – In collaboration with the Province of British Columbia, the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is launching the nomination process for the 2023 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport. The Premier’s Awards honours and uplifts Indigenous youth athletes who have achieved excellence in performance sport and are regarded for their leadership [...]

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