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Training Opportunity: Building Culturally Safe Spaces in Sport & Recreation The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) has officially opened Expressions of Interest for its Indigenous Cultural Safety Training program for the 2026 and 2027 cohorts. This professional development opportunity is designed specifically for leaders within the sport, recreation, and physical activity sectors—particularly Provincial Sport Organizations—looking to foster true belonging, break down systemic barriers, and strengthen relationships with Indigenous athletes and communities. Why This Training Matters For many [...]

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 [...]

    Application Process Open for I·SPARC Board Positions   May 6, 2026 As a volunteer directed Society, the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is seeking three individuals who 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 Columbia First Nation Community One individual who is a citizen of Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) One individual who is associated with a British [...]

  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 [...]