I·SPARC

Join the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) for this enriching Food is Medicine series, beginning March 5, 2025, by joining sessions hosted via Zoom. March is National Nutrition Month, and FNHA is holding our annual “Food is Medicine” wellness campaign. This month we will continue to build off the amazing food sovereignty work that communities have done and continue to do. We will be celebrating Food is Medicine Month by hosting virtual webinars featuring innovative food security and food sovereignty [...]

I∙SPARC is pleased to announce its upcoming BC Indigenous Provincial Athlete Development Camps taking place over Spring Break in March 2025. The sports included are Archery, Athletics (Track & Field), Badminton, Basketball, Swimming and Wrestling. These camps are an important component of the Provincial Strategy for Indigenous Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity. The events provide a unique opportunity for Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) athletes and coaches throughout the province to gather and compete in events that promote sport [...]

News release From: Canadian Heritage VANCOUVER, February 7, 2025 The Government of Canada is committed to supporting First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities in building strong and healthy communities across the country. The transformative power of sport is key to achieving this goal. Today, the Honourable Terry Duguid, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, announced the 2024–2026 funding recipients for the Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities (SSDIC) program. The $24.2-million investment will support 119 [...]

I∙SPARC is excited to announce that Tammy Watson has been selected as the new Manager of Sport Development and Community Engagement, stepping in to fill the role previously held by Michelle Webster. Tammy brings her enthusiasm and strong commitment to fostering meaningful relationships with our communities, partners, and team members to the position along with her experience as Northeast Regional Coordinator with I·SPARC. We look forward to Tammy supporting the team of Regional Coordinators and our sport development initiatives and [...]

January 17, 2025 As a volunteer directed Society, I·SPARC is seeking up to two individuals to fill positions on its Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee is responsible for ensuring that I·SPARC’s Board of Directors is composed of qualified and skilled persons capable of, and committed to, providing effective governance leadership for the organization. The Committee is governed by a Terms of Reference. Nomination Committee Terms of Reference Applicants for this committee role should also reflect our values and priorities and are responsive [...]

National Aboriginal Hockey Championship (NAHC) The 2025 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC) will be hosted by Kamloops and Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc. The event will take place May 5-10, 2025, at the McArthur Island Sports Centre Olympic Rink and Sandman Centre in Kamloops, BC. The NAHC is the premier forum for elite U18 Indigenous hockey players (U15 age players are also eligible to compete). It is the only annual national hockey championship that showcases and celebrates the top men's and women's Indigenous hockey players from across the country, [...]

The Greater Victoria Sports Awards (GVSA) are looking for nominations for the Alex Nelson ‘Ok’wilagame’ Indigenous Female & Male Athlete of the Year. This award is for athletes from Greater Victoria or with a connection to this region. In 2023, the award was given out to Shalaya Valenzuela (Rugby) and Blake Swan (Lacrosse). The ‘Ok’ilagame’ Indigenous Athlete of the Year Submission is based on the athlete’s accomplishments from January 2024 to February 2025. Nominations can recognize singular or multiple sports [...]

I∙SPARC is pleased to announce its upcoming BC Indigenous Provincial Athlete Development Camps for arctic sports and basketball. These camps are an important component of the Provincial Strategy for Indigenous Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity. The events provide a unique opportunity for Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) athletes and coaches throughout the province to gather and compete in events that promote sport excellence while celebrating cultural unity and pride. Stay tuned to future announcements about upcoming sports in the [...]

The Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC) is excited to announce that the bid process for hosting the 2026 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC) is now open! The ASC established the Championships in 2002 to serve as the premier competition for young Indigenous hockey players in Canada. The ASC owns the event and annual co-hosts with a Host Community. An exciting blend of sport and culture, the NAHC provides a forum for elite U15/U18 aged Indigenous youth to not only compete for [...]