I·SPARC

I∙SPARC (Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council) is pleased to present the Provincial Lifeguarding Leadership Camp, hosted in partnership with the Aboriginal Youth F.I.R.S.T. Program (Futures in Recreation & Sport Training). This weeklong camp is open to self-identified Indigenous youth (First Nation, Métis, Inuit) of all ages and will introduce the sport of Lifesaving & Lifeguarding for both beginners and advanced athletes. The camp will be delivered by certified Lifesaving Society and PADI instructors. Dates: August 23 – August [...]

  Ottawa, ON - The Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC) is now accepting nominations for the 2026 National Indigenous Coaching Awards and the Tom Longboat Awards - two of the most distinguished honours recognizing excellence in Indigenous sport in Canada. Together, these awards reflect the strength, growth and impact of the Indigenous sport system - from community-based programs to high-performance competition. They recognize not only achievement in sport, but also leadership, mentorship and a commitment to holistic development that supports physical, mental, [...]

I·SPARC is pleased to announce the opening of the 2026 Food Systems Program (FSP) Grant. The FSP supports Indigenous communities across British Columbia in strengthening food security and advancing food sovereignty through community-driven projects and initiatives. The program provides grants, capacity-building opportunities, technical training, networking, and cultural knowledge sharing to help communities grow sustainable and long-term food systems. Applications for the 2026–27 funding cycle will open for eligible applicants, including First Nations, Métis Nation BC Chartered Communities, Indigenous-led organizations, and [...]

If you have participated in the Aboriginal Coaching Modules, we want to hear from you. The Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC) is conducting a review of the modules to help ensure they remain relevant, culturally grounded, and responsive to the needs of coaches and communities across the country. The survey eligibility is as followed: Open to Indigenous and non-Indigenous participants Must be 18 years of age or older Must have completed the Aboriginal Coaching Modules ASC invites you to complete a [...]

I·SPARC, in partnership with the BC Regional Sport Alliance, is pleased to present the first in-person gathering of 2026, that will bring together Indigenous community champions, coaches, leaders, recreation managers, youth workers, and other advocates in the fields of sport, recreation, physical activity, health, and education to LEARN, SHARE, EXPLORE and ENGAGE. https://youtu.be/njGxVmJodW4?si=NVt3rem1JgPNXifI   Workshops will be delivered by both I·SPARC and our BC Regional Sport Alliance partners and will include valuable education and training and/or certification opportunities. We [...]

NEWS RELEASE                                                    Canucks for Kids Fund Boosts I·SPARC’s RISE Program with Major Investment  Traditional Territory of the Quw’utsun (Cowichan) Tribes, Duncan B.C. (May 14, 2026) – The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is proud to announce a $75,000 contribution from the Canucks for Kids Fund (CFKF) in support of the continued growth [...]

Eligible groups can now express their interest in having a mini-pitch built in their community. On March 19, 2026, the Province of British Columbia, viaSport, and Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced that as many as 20 communities will be chosen to receive a state-of-the-art soccer mini-pitch, in celebration of the FIFA World Cup 2026™. The Province of B.C. and viaSport are providing $10 million to help bring this project to life, with Vancouver Whitecaps FC contributing an additional $3 million to support its success. Mini-pitches are a modular, outdoor infrastructure ideal for rural and urban settings, schools and community spaces. These soccer mini-pitches can help turn [...]