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I·SPARC Launches 2025-26 Food Systems Program Grant 

  NEWS RELEASE   Traditional Territory of the Quw’utsun (Cowichan) Tribes / Duncan, B.C. (May 16, 2025) – The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I∙SPARC) is excited to announce that the Food Systems Program (FSP) grant for the 2025-26 program year will launch on May 16, 2025.   The FSP provides grants for Indigenous communities in BC to enhance food security and food sovereignty initiatives. Since 2009, the Food Systems Program has provided grants, capacity building support, and valuable [...]

By |2025-05-16T17:32:08-07:00May 16th, 2025|Comments Off on I·SPARC Launches 2025-26 Food Systems Program Grant 

2025 British Columbia Indigenous Golf Championships

Calling all Golfers! The 2025 British Columbia Indigenous Championship will be held at the St. Eugene Golf Resort in Cranbrook from July 21st to 23rd. This course is nestled in the spectacular Rocky Mountains and located within the traditional territory of the Ktunaxa Nation. St. Eugene Resort is proudly owned by the Ktunaxa Nation & Shuswap Indian Band. The event is organized by British Columbia Golf, which includes a women's and men's tournament. In addition, spots may be reserved for [...]

By |2025-05-29T16:21:00-07:00May 16th, 2025|Comments Off on 2025 British Columbia Indigenous Golf Championships

Team BC Announces Partnership with The Reach Group for 2025 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships

NEWS RELEASE Team BC Announces Partnership with The Reach Group for 2025 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships Traditional Territory of the Quw’utsun (Cowichan) Tribes / Duncan, B.C. (May 5, 2025) – The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I∙SPARC) is proud to announce a new sponsor partnership with The Reach Group, a leading Indigenous consulting firm, based in Kamloops, BC. This exciting collaboration supports Team BC’s participation in the 2025 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC) and reflects a shared commitment [...]

By |2025-05-05T16:31:45-07:00May 5th, 2025|Comments Off on Team BC Announces Partnership with The Reach Group for 2025 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships

Call for Provincial Sport Committee Members

Join a Provincial Sport Committee and Help Shape Indigenous Sport in BC! I·SPARC is now accepting applications for volunteers to serve on its Provincial Sport Committees—a unique opportunity to support Indigenous athlete and coach development across British Columbia. These committees play a vital role in planning and delivering Provincial Athlete Development Camps, Championships, and the selection processes for Team BC heading to the 2027 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG). I·SPARC is seeking passionate leaders with experience in: Competitive sport (as [...]

By |2025-04-29T11:03:15-07:00April 29th, 2025|Comments Off on Call for Provincial Sport Committee Members

Call for Host Applications – 2025/26 BC Indigenous Athlete Development Camps

I·SPARC has launched its latest call for host applications. The organization is seeking community and organizational partners — including interested First Nations, Métis Chartered Communities, Friendship Centres, and Indigenous organizations — to apply to host one or more events in the 2025/26 BC Indigenous Provincial Athlete Development Camp series. The Provincial Camps series for 2025/26 will consist of a 1 or 2-day athlete development camp for each of the following sports: •Arctic Sports •Lacrosse (Box) •Archery •Rifle Shooting •Athletics (Track [...]

By |2025-04-11T13:04:40-07:00April 11th, 2025|Comments Off on Call for Host Applications – 2025/26 BC Indigenous Athlete Development Camps

Canoe Kayak BC Spring Coaching Clinics

Canoe Kayak BC (CKBC) is offering two unique coaching clinics this Spring: Community Coach (CanoeKids) - April or June Delivery Entry-Level Competitive Coach (ELCC) coach training clinic These clinics have a virtual delivery with a follow-up in person evaluation required. Please contact Tammy Watson (I·SPARC) to provide your Expression of Interest for any of these clinics. I·SPARC will be covering the cost of clinic registrations for self-identifying Indigenous participants. 1. Community Coach (CanoeKids) Coaching in the community stream is focused [...]

By |2025-04-10T14:41:59-07:00April 10th, 2025|Comments Off on Canoe Kayak BC Spring Coaching Clinics

External Opportunity – CSI Pacific Board of Directors

The Canadian Sport Institute Pacific (CSI Pacific) is seeking to fill up to three positions on its Board of Directors. They are looking for individuals with expertise in Legal/Regulatory, Human Resources, Business Leadership, or Commercial Real Estate/Development to support our strategic direction and governance. How is the Board of Directors structured? The Board comprises a minimum of three and a maximum of twelve Directors, who are elected by the Members at a general meeting. At this time, Canadian Sport Institute Pacific is seeking [...]

By |2025-04-09T13:43:20-07:00April 9th, 2025|Comments Off on External Opportunity – CSI Pacific Board of Directors

BC Lions Indigenous Youth Program Begins April 7

I·SPARC are thrilled for another season of the Indigenous Youth Program, in partnership with the BC Lions. This marks the fourth season of the program and another fun-filled season of Indigenous youth learning from the best in the Canadian Football League. I·SPARC would like to thank the BC Lions players and staff, along with all program sponsors for their dedication to growing the sport of football throughout the province. About the Indigenous Youth Program As part of the BC Lions’ [...]

By |2025-04-08T09:06:37-07:00April 8th, 2025|Comments Off on BC Lions Indigenous Youth Program Begins April 7

Team BC Announces Rosters for 2025 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships

NEWS RELEASE Team BC Announces Rosters for 2025 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships Traditional Territory of the Quw’utsun (Cowichan) Tribes / Duncan, B.C. (April 7, 2025) – The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I∙SPARC) is pleased to announce the players and volunteer personnel who will represent British Columbia in the 2025 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC). The NAHC will be hosted on the traditional territories of Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc in Kamloops, BC, from May 4-11th, 2025. This marks the [...]

By |2025-04-25T16:01:25-07:00April 7th, 2025|Comments Off on Team BC Announces Rosters for 2025 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships

Di Stasio and McLaughlin Recognized as Inaugural I·SPARC Athletes of the Year

                                            NEWS RELEASE Traditional Territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples / Victoria B.C. (April 1, 2025) – The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) proudly announced the inaugural recipients of its Athletes of the Year awards during Sport BC’s 57th Annual Athlete of the Year Awards on March 6, 2025. Presented in partnership with Sport BC, these awards celebrate [...]

By |2025-04-02T15:00:31-07:00April 1st, 2025|Comments Off on Di Stasio and McLaughlin Recognized as Inaugural I·SPARC Athletes of the Year
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