The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is hosting its annual series of Regional Engagement Meetings in each of its six (6) regions. The Regional Engagement Meetings provide an opportunity for individuals and leaders involved in the areas of sport, recreation, physical activity, fitness, health, and youth programming to gather and discuss the following:

  • Increasing awareness of I·SPARC, our Regional Committee structure, program areas, and report on the achievements within the 2016/2017 fiscal year;
  • Providing a forum to promote physical activity and improve health outcomes through current and upcoming events/initiatives, how to expand access to community-based Indigenous sport, physical activity, and recreation;
  • Establishing consensus on regional priorities for the current year and networking among sport, physical activity, health, and youth leaders from across the region

Following the Regional Engagement Meeting, an awards dinner will take place to announce and celebrate the regional recipients of the Premier’s Awards for Aboriginal Youth Excellence in Sport.

Each Regional Premier’s Award Celebration will be held immediately following the Regional Engagement Meeting.

NORTHEAST: Thursday, Oct 30th
Nusdeh Yoh Aboriginal Choice School
2579 Victoria Street, Prince George V2L 2M3

NORTHWEST REGION: Friday, November 3rd
Northwest Community College- Longhouse
Address: 5331 McConnell Ave, Terrace, BC V8G 4X2

FRASER REGION: Wednesday, Nov 8th
Charlie Longhouse
5041 Chehalis Rd, Agassiz V0M 1A1

VANCOUVER COASTAL: Tuesday, November 14th
Musqueam Community Centre Gym
6735 Salish Dr, Vancouver, V6N 4C6

VANCOUVER ISLAND: Saanichton
Thursday, November 16, Tsawout First Nation Gym
Address: 7728 Tetayut Rd. Saanichton, BC V8M 2E4

INTERIOR: Thursday, November 23rd
Adams Lake Recreation Conference Centre
6349 Chief Jules Drive, Chase V0E 1M1

 

** REGISTRATION: 7 Days prior to each Meeting **

  • If you plan to attend, please rsvp by registering via our online Registration Form here
  • Please register a minimum of 7 days prior to the event date.
  • Travel subsidies are available for those registered by the deadline and travelling more than 100 km (round trip); accommodations are available for those registered by the deadline and travelling more than 300 km (round trip)
  • The Regional Engagement Meetings will be held from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm with the Premier’s Awards Celebrations commencing immediately after the meeting

We hope you will join us!

For more information contact:

Dianne Garner Provincial Coordinator, Sport Development and Community Engagement dgarner@isparc.ca | 250.388.5522 ext. 228 | 1.800.990.2432 (toll-free)