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Free, Family Fun Dance/Fitness Workshop Series

I·SPARC, in partnership with Madelaine McCallum, is pleased to present this free six-week "Jig Fit" series of workshops. Join Madelaine McCallum, a dancer originally from Île-à-la-Crosse, Sask., as she shares her passion and knowledge of dance and culture. The Cree/Métis artist, dancer and choreographer, is hosting free, six-week, virtual, all-ages Jig Fit Workouts and a six-week Powwow Impact series, in partnership with the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council.  McCallum has been jigging since she could walk [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:26-07:00February 19th, 2021|0 Comments
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Deadline Extended: 2021 Equipment Grant application intake

Applications are now being accepted for the winter edition of the Equipment Grant Program. DEADLINE EXTENDED: I·SPARC (The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council) is accepting applications for its winter edition of the Equipment Grant Program through to February 5, 2021 by 5 p.m. 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 are [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:26-07:00January 22nd, 2021|0 Comments
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Call for nominations for I·SPARC’s Board of Directors

As a volunteer directed Society, the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is seeking a variety of individuals who possess an assortment of business skill sets to serve on its board. We are seeking Directors who reflect our values, priorities and are responsive to our mission: to build programs and services that positively impact the health and well-being of Indigenous individuals, families, and communities throughout British Columbia.  Recruitment Philosophy  Equity and Diversity – inclusive of First Nations (those [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:28-07:00January 14th, 2021|0 Comments
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Employment Notice – Finance and Administrative Coordinator

  EMPLOYMENT NOTICE  Finance and Administrative Coordinator  The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is a provincial organization established for the purpose of improving the health outcomes of Indigenous people by supporting and encouraging physically active individuals, families, and communities. The programs and services delivered by I·SPARC are designed to build capacity and increase access to sport, recreation, and physical activity in First Nations, Aboriginal Friendship Centres, Métis Chartered Communities, schools, and other delivery agencies throughout British Columbia.  [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:28-07:00November 23rd, 2020|0 Comments
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Be the Spark campaign launched

Team BC NAIG Be the Spark campaign to keep athletes connected was launched on April 30. Be the Spark campaign launched Victoria, BC (April 30, 2020) –Team BC staff are sharing uplifting messages with athletes, coaches, managers and volunteers to keep them inspired and active following the announcement in March that the Halifax 2020 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) are postponed. (continued below)   The Be the Spark campaign kicked off on April 30 with a video of Indigenous Sport, [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:28-07:00April 30th, 2020|0 Comments
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Team BC basketball players win Provincial High School titles

Team BC 16U team member Lakresha Edwards (left) won the girls AAA championships with the Abbotsford Panthers. While 19U Team BC development squad members Lagi Vaa, Tiana Sacco and Jewel Leeson won the AA girls championships with the Britannia Bruins. Team BC basketball players win Provincial High School titles Team BC 19U development squad players Kai Leighton and Kaden Pagens helped the Charles Haynes Rainmakers win the BC High School Sports AA Basketball Championships. Congratulations go out to [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:28-07:00March 25th, 2020|0 Comments
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Video: Basketball truly a family-affair for Lafontaines

By Kristi Patton Team BC Communications Coordinator Basketball truly is a family affair for Team BC's Lafontaine family. Coaches, referees and players - Team BC's Lafontaine family has it all. The Métis family, from Kelowna, B.C., have a long history with the Team BC program where they chase their dreams and give back to the game of basketball. Kaitlyn Lafontaine Hait, an alum of the Vancouver Island University Mariners varsity basketball program and the oldest of the four [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:28-07:00February 26th, 2020|0 Comments
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Team BC 14U male basketball team will have a big presence on the court

14U male basketball tryouts in Richmond, November 2019. Team BC 14U male team will have a big presence on the court When it comes to basketball height matters and fortunately for the Team BC 14U male team, that will compete at the Halifax 2020 North American Indigenous Games, they have it.  “I have three traditional point guards and many players six feet or taller and all are pretty good ball handlers, which is impressive,” said head coach Kenneth [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:28-07:00January 23rd, 2020|0 Comments
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Team BC Player Selection Camp for 2020 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships

Team BC Player Selection Camp for 2020 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships Victoria, BC (January 15, 2020) - The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I∙SPARC) is pleased to announce the Player Selection Camp for Team BC’s participation in the 2020 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC). The 2020 NAHC will be hosted in Regina, Saskatchewan from May 9 - 16, 2020. 2020 Team BC PLAYER SELECTION CAMP: Top Indigenous male and female hockey players are invited participate in the 2020 Team [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:29-07:00January 16th, 2020|0 Comments
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Indigenous athletes invited to apply for Team BC

Indigenous athletes invited to apply for Team BC The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is now accepting applications from athletes who wish to represent Team BC at the Halifax 2020 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG). Sports open for Athlete Expression of Interest applications include archery (deadline is March 31), athletics (track and field - deadline is March 26), and swimming (deadline is Jan. 31) – with more information coming soon for badminton, golf, rifle shooting, and wrestling. The Games [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:29-07:00January 15th, 2020|0 Comments
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