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Join the I·SPARC Team in 2024!

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, [...]

By |2024-02-08T14:32:20-07:00January 4th, 2024|Comments Off on Join the I·SPARC Team in 2024!
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BC Indigenous Provincial Athlete Development Camps 2024

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 [...]

By |2023-12-20T11:17:17-07:00December 19th, 2023|Comments Off on BC Indigenous Provincial Athlete Development Camps 2024
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2022 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport announcement

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 [...]

By |2024-05-01T17:11:30-07:00December 14th, 2023|Comments Off on 2022 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport announcement
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Call for Nominations – 2023 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport

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 [...]

By |2023-12-11T15:41:10-07:00October 23rd, 2023|Comments Off on Call for Nominations – 2023 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport
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Honouring National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) and our sector partners encourage athletes/participants, coaches, community leaders, volunteers, and organizations across the province to utilize their platforms to amplify stories of how sport and physical activity can be a bridge towards reconciliation. I·SPARC stands at the intersection of holistic health, culture, and unity and recognizes the profound impact that we all can have in the journey towards reconciliation. Breaking Down Barriers, Building [...]

By |2024-01-04T10:20:05-07:00September 29th, 2023|Comments Off on Honouring National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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Apply for the FitNation 2023 Winter Forum

Join the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) the ever-growing network of FitNation leaders delivering programs across BC by joining us at the FitNation 2023 Winter Forum from Dec. 5-7 at the Marriott Vancouver Airport Hotel.    Applications are now being accepted now by following the link https://isparchl.ca/form/login?session and creating an account to get started on your FitNation journey! All selected leaders will get to join us for an all-expenses paid three-day, in-person workshop. Leaders will learn up to 100 new exercises and receive expert [...]

By |2023-09-29T12:59:37-07:00September 29th, 2023|Comments Off on Apply for the FitNation 2023 Winter Forum
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Application Process Open for I·SPARC Board Positions

Regional Action Team Representatives September 18, 2023 - I·SPARC is seeking applications for three new Director positions. As a volunteer directed Society, the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is seeking individuals who are currently serving as a Core Member of a Regional Action Team and possess an assortment of business skill sets to serve on its board. The three new Directors will fill the following positions: One individual who is a citizen or member of a British [...]

By |2023-12-06T17:43:58-07:00September 29th, 2023|Comments Off on Application Process Open for I·SPARC Board Positions
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Employment Notice – Regional Sport and Physical Activity Coordinator – Vancouver Island

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. General Description The Regional Coordinator is a [...]

By |2024-01-03T16:09:15-07:00September 19th, 2023|0 Comments
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I·SPARC’s second intake for the RISE Organizational Grants

Traditional Territory of the Cowichan peoples / Duncan, B.C. (August 31, 2023) – In collaboration with the Province of British Columbia, the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is pleased to announce the second intake of 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 who often [...]

By |2023-08-31T15:58:31-07:00August 31st, 2023|Comments Off on I·SPARC’s second intake for the RISE Organizational Grants
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