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Nomination process open for National Indigenous Coaching Awards

The National Indigenous Coaching Awards are delivered annually in partnership with the Coaching Association of Canada. These awards were developed to recognize the outstanding commitment and contributes of Indigenous coaches to sport in Canada. As a program of the Aboriginal Sport Circle, the National Indigenous Coaching Awards provide a forum for acknowledging the participation and profile of Indigenous coaches in Canada and their tremendous impact on sport development from community level participation to elite level competition. The Awards include a [...]

By |2022-07-08T12:38:41-07:00July 8th, 2022|Comments Off on Nomination process open for National Indigenous Coaching Awards
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Summer Lifeguarding Camp Opportunity for Indigenous Youth

The Indigenous Sport & Physical Activity Recreation Council (I•SPARC) is pleased to announce a provincial outdoor leadership learning opportunity through Aboriginal Youth Futures in Recreation & Sport Training (FIRST). The Summer Lifeguarding Camp encourages Indigenous youth to create a personal vision or goal in their lives by providing short-and long-term opportunities in the areas of Lifeguarding, Lifesaving and First Aid, Scuba Diving and Recreational Leadership. There is no registration fee for the camp which takes place Aug. 28-Sept. 4, 2022. [...]

By |2022-06-29T13:40:48-07:00June 28th, 2022|Comments Off on Summer Lifeguarding Camp Opportunity for Indigenous Youth
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Indigenous Athletes in Interior Region Receive Prestigious Award

Six Outstanding Indigenous Athletes in Interior Region Receive Prestigious Award Traditional Territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples / Victoria B.C. (June 22, 2022) – The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is pleased to announce the six outstanding athletes named as the Interior regional recipients of the 2021 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport. Brock Tomlinson, 19, Swimming, Fernie, Métis Nation British Columbia Darius Sam, 21, Endurance Running, Lower Nicola, Neskonlith Keanu Manuel, 14, Athletics and Snowboarding, [...]

By |2022-06-22T00:22:31-07:00June 22nd, 2022|Comments Off on Indigenous Athletes in Interior Region Receive Prestigious Award
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Fraser Indigenous Athletes Receive Prestigious Award

Six Outstanding Indigenous Athletes in Fraser Region Receive Prestigious Award Traditional Territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples / Victoria B.C. (June 21, 2022) – The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is pleased to announce the six outstanding athletes named as the Fraser regional recipients of the 2021 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport. Brenden McElhinney, 18, Rugby, Hockey and Motocross, Langley, Fraser Valley Métis Association Darwin Douglas, 18, Rugby, Chilliwack, Cheam First Nation Gabrielle Papushka, 19, [...]

By |2022-06-21T00:17:30-07:00June 21st, 2022|Comments Off on Fraser Indigenous Athletes Receive Prestigious Award
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Outstanding Indigenous Athletes in Vancouver Coastal Region Receive Prestigious Award 

Traditional Territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples / Victoria B.C. (June 20, 2022) – The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is pleased to announce the five outstanding athletes named as the Vancouver Coastal regional recipients of the 2021 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport.  Adelle Larden, 15, Lacrosse, Volleyball and Judo, Richmond, Hwlitsum  Felix Grant, 17, Soccer, Rugby, Track and Field and Basketball, Vancouver, Musqueam  Mathias Nelson, 17, Soccer, Snowboarding, Basketball and Mountain Biking, Mount Currie, Lil’wat Nation, Nuxalk Nation  Scarlett Sparrow-Felix, [...]

By |2022-06-20T00:30:27-07:00June 20th, 2022|Comments Off on Outstanding Indigenous Athletes in Vancouver Coastal Region Receive Prestigious Award 
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Vancouver Island Indigenous Athletes Receive Prestigious Award

Traditional Territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples / Victoria B.C. (June 17, 2022) – The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is pleased to announce the six outstanding athletes named as the Vancouver Island regional recipients of the 2021 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport. Judy Cristante, 22, Field Hockey, Saanichton, Métis Nation Kieran Furlonger, 22, Ice Hockey, Mill Bay, Métis Nation of BC Lillianna-Claire Jaeger, 10, Competitive Gymnastics, Victoria, Métis Nation Greater Victoria Nikolas Sertic, 18, [...]

By |2022-06-17T02:56:34-07:00June 17th, 2022|Comments Off on Vancouver Island Indigenous Athletes Receive Prestigious Award
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Indigenous Athletes in North Region Receive Prestigious Award 

Traditional Territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples / Victoria B.C. (June 16, 2022) – The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is pleased to announce the six outstanding athletes named as the North regional recipients of the 2021 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport.  Corina Mcclure, 17, Softball, Volleyball and Wrestling, Prince George, Liard First Nation  James Reed, 14, Speed Skating, Swimming, XC Running and XC Skiing, Vanderhoof, Red Pheasant First Nation  Jersey L’Heureux, 17, Softball, Quesnel, Métis Nation [...]

By |2022-06-16T00:44:58-07:00June 16th, 2022|Comments Off on Indigenous Athletes in North Region Receive Prestigious Award 
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Fraser Valley Bandits and I∙SPARC reveal new logo inspired by Indigenous history

Fraser Valley Bandits and I∙SPARC Reveal Indigenous Basketball Collective and Alternate Team Logos as Part of Inaugural BC Basketball Festival LANGLEY, B.C., June 15, 2022 – The Fraser Valley Bandits announced in partnership with the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I∙SPARC) the reveal of two new logos designed in partnership with Kwantlen First Nation as part of this week’s BC Basketball Festival, which culminates this weekend (June 18-19) at Langley Events Centre (LEC). The logo was designed by [...]

By |2022-06-15T15:07:20-07:00June 15th, 2022|Comments Off on Fraser Valley Bandits and I∙SPARC reveal new logo inspired by Indigenous history
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I·SPARC to deliver grant program to help children and youth in and out of care participate in activities

Grants for as much as $1,000 annually will help children and youth in and out of care cover costs for registration, equipment and travel for sport, physical and cultural activities (May 30, 2022) - The Province is creating a new grant program to help children and youth during and after government care participate in sport, physical and cultural activities. Young people in and from care face barriers that limit their participation in sport and other activities. Financial barriers such as [...]

By |2022-06-06T13:03:32-07:00May 31st, 2022|Comments Off on I·SPARC to deliver grant program to help children and youth in and out of care participate in activities
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I·SPARC to Deliver Community-Based Food Systems Program

Enhancing First Nations Food Security and Sovereignty in BC The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) has chosen the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) to deliver the Food Systems Program (FSP) – the community-based program that was previously delivered through Heart & Stroke. Food security and food sovereignty are important determinants of health for Indigenous peoples and this transition to an Indigenous-led organization will bring a community and culture-based lens to the program. The FSP has expanded in [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:25-07:00May 22nd, 2022|Comments Off on I·SPARC to Deliver Community-Based Food Systems Program
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