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Employment Notice – Regional Sport and Physical Activity Coordinator (Northeast)

EMPLOYMENT NOTICE — Regional Sport and Physical Activity Coordinator – Northeast Region  The mission of the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is to improve the health outcomes of Indigenous people across British Columbia by supporting and encouraging physically active communities. The programs delivered by the I·SPARC are designed to build capacity and increase access to sport, recreation and physical activity in First Nations, Métis Chartered Communities, Aboriginal Friendship Centres, schools and other delivery agencies throughout BC.  General Description  I·SPARC is [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:26-07:00March 24th, 2021|0 Comments
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Olympian featured speaker during week of virtual events for International Women’s Day

A chance to chat with an Olympic hockey player will be among some of the highlights as the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) invite youth to celebrate International Women’s Day with a whole week of free, fun activities. I·SPARC is embracing the International Women’s Day (March 8) theme of #ChooseToChallenge by recognizing that we can all choose to challenge and call out gender bias and inequality to help create an inclusive world. They also are asking people [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:26-07:00March 7th, 2021|0 Comments
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Employment Notice – Senior Manager, Communications and Recognition Programs 

  EMPLOYMENT NOTICE - Senior Manager, Communications and Recognition Programs  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 [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:26-07:00March 4th, 2021|0 Comments
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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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