I·SPARC

I∙SPARC (Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council) is pleased to present the Provincial Lifeguarding Leadership Camp, hosted in partnership with the Aboriginal Youth F.I.R.S.T. Program (Futures in Recreation & Sport Training). This weeklong camp is open to self-identified Indigenous youth (First Nation, Métis, Inuit) of all ages and will introduce the sport of Lifesaving & Lifeguarding for both beginners and advanced athletes. The camp will be delivered by certified Lifesaving Society and PADI instructors. Dates: August 25 – September [...]

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS The Aboriginal Sport Circle is thrilled to announce the launch of the 2024 National Indigenous Coaching Awards. These awards honour the accomplishments of Indigenous Coaches within a given program year of May 31, 2023, to May 31, 2024. Nominees must: be an Indigenous coach (First Nations, Inuit, or Métis) be actively involved in their sport within the year of nomination demonstrate sportsmanship, fair play, role modeling, and commitment to a holistic lifestyle This nomination must be submitted [...]

    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 citizens of the Métis Nation of British Columbia One individual who is associated with a British Columbia Aboriginal [...]

I·SPARC is happy to announce the launch of the Food Systems Program grant for the 2024-25 program year. The Food Systems Program – funded by FNHA and managed by I·SPARC – supports food sovereignty and food security efforts in First Nations and Indigenous populations throughout BC. Approved communities and organizations will receive funding in an amount up to $5,000, as well as access to additional support through networking opportunities and knowledge sharing sessions delivered virtually and in-person throughout the year. [...]

  I·SPARC is seeking host community/organization partners: Interested First Nations, Métis Chartered Communities, Friendship Centres, and Indigenous organizations are invited to apply to be a host community for any of the events within the series of BC Indigenous Athlete Development Camps for the 2024/25 season. The Provincial Camps series for 2024/25 will consist of a 1 or 2-day camp for each of the following sports: Archery, Artic Sports*, Athletics (Track & Field), Badminton, Basketball, Canoe / Kayak, Golf, Lacrosse (Box), Rifle [...]

BLOG POST   As of May 22, 2024, the Indigenous Active Communities Grants is officially open. The grant provides resources to First Nations, Métis Chartered Communities, and Aboriginal Friendship Centres in British Columbia to create or expand physical activity, sport, and recreation opportunities in their communities. The program is supported by the Province of British Columbia, BC Healthy Living Alliance and I·SPARC. The purpose of the Indigenous Active Communities Grants is to: Support Indigenous people of all ages and abilities [...]

    May 15, 2024   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 citizens of the Métis Nation of British Columbia One individual who is associated with [...]

From City of Kamloops' website- Release Date: May 13, 2024   The City of Kamloops and Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc are pleased to announce that our community has been selected to host the 2025 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships May 5–10. The National Aboriginal Hockey Championships is an annual event that provides a forum for elite Indigenous hockey players from across Canada and attracts male and female provincial and territorial teams. As a national championship established by the Aboriginal Sport Circle and sanctioned [...]