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If you’ve 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 short [...]

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 [...]

  2026 British Columbia Indigenous Golf Championships Calling all Golfers! The 2026 British Columbia Indigenous Championship will be held at the Campbell River Golf Club, at the Naturally Pacific Resort. The event takes place from June 16-18, 2026. The event is organized by British Columbia Golf, which includes a women's and men's tournament. Registration will remain open until June 7th. For full tournament info and to register please visit link below: Volunteers Needed British Columbia Golf is seeking volunteers to [...]

NEWS RELEASE I·SPARC’s Corinne McKay, Alex Nelson, and Rick Brant Honoured with King Charles III Coronation Medal Traditional Territory of the Quw’utsun (Cowichan) Tribes, Duncan B.C. (April 20, 2026) –  Three distinguished leaders of the Indigenous sport movement in British Columbia—Corinne McKay, Alex Nelson, and Rick Brant have been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal. This prestigious honour recognizes their decades of unwavering service, leadership, and transformative contributions to Indigenous communities, physical activity, and provincial reconciliation through the power [...]

Reclaiming Our Plates, Reclaiming Our Health: Introducing the First Peoples Food Wellness Hub For First Peoples, the land has always been the primary provider. For generations, the forests, rivers, and oceans have offered more than just sustenance—they have provided the medicines and nourishment that maintain the physical, spiritual, mental, and emotional health of our communities. Today, we are seeing a powerful reclamation of these systems. While modern science is beginning to "discover" the benefits of land-based diets, Indigenous peoples have [...]

Meet the Coaching Staff leading Team BC enroute to the 2026 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships As Team BC prepares to take the national stage at the 2026 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC), the foundation of the program lies in the strength of its leadership. I∙SPARC is excited to highlight the volunteer coaches, managers, and trainers who will support our athletes during the May 4–10, 2026 tournament in Regina, Saskatchewan. Set to compete at the Co‑operators Centre on Treaty 4 territory, [...]