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I want to start by thanking you for your leadership in this unprecedented situation. I know you are all working in extremely difficult and quickly-changing circumstances. The impacts of COVID-19 to the sport sector will be significant and are already being felt. During these trying times, I want to reassure you that the entire provincial government is working around the clock to protect people’s health and to mitigate impacts to people’s livelihoods. The priority continues to be on delaying, containing and [...]

External Opportunity Indigenous Youth Sport Legacy Fund The intake for applications for viaSport’s Indigenous Youth Sport Legacy Fund is now open! A legacy born from the 2010 Winter Olympic Games hosted in BC, the fund assists amateur athletes of Indigenous ancestry residing in BC, including athletes with a disability or disabilities, in their pursuit of excellence in sport. The grant seeks to relieve some of the financial costs associated with high performance sport, including registration, travel, equipment, and coaching expenses. [...]

Physical Literacy for Communities BC Initiative - Application Intake 2020 Supported by the Province of British Columbia, the Sport for Life Society will be delivering the Physical Literacy for Communities - B.C. Initiative (PL4C-BC) to selected communities across the province. The purpose of the Initiative is to improve the development of physical literacy through a multi-sector community approach, leading to increased physical activity which positively impacts the health and well being of British Columbians. Projects will run from April 2020 to March 2022 and [...]

2019 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport, Vancouver Island Regional Recipients and Receiving Line. (L-R): Jada Livingston, Tara Brant (for Ty Brant), Nicola Smith, Aedan Crocker, Emoni Bush, Ty Ludwikowski (Standing L-R): Alex Nelson, Elder & Sr. Advisor, I·SPARC, Calvin Swustus Sr., Cowichan Tribes Councillor, Michael Dumont, Minister of Sport, Métis Nation BC, Debbie Williams, Executive Director, Hiiye'yu Lelum (House of Friendship), Bruce Dumont, Cowichan Valley Métis Nation, Richard Lewis, President, Cowichan Valley Métis Nation, Mayor Michelle [...]

Vancouver Coastal honours recipients of the Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport Six Outstanding Indigenous Athletes Receive Prestigious Award   2019 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport, Vancouver Coastal Regional Recipients and Receiving Line. (L-R): Mike Billy Jr., Shana George, Jaiden Terry, Madison Fowler, Kieran McKay (Standing L-R): Courtenay Gibson, I·SPARC's Vancouver Coastal Regional Lead, Chief Robert Joseph, Reconciliation Canada, Reginald Moody-Humchitt, Heiltsuk Tribal Council, Squamish Hereditary Chief Mike Billy Sr., Rick Brant, Executive Director, I·SPARC. [...]

2019 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport, Fraser Regional Recipients and Receiving Line. (L-R): Chelsei Gray, Aubrey Sparvier, Noah Gray, Kendrick Lounsbury, Kaleb Borg, Emmery Borg (Standing L-R): Chief Harley Chappell, Semiahmoo First Nation, Cheryl Charlie, I·SPARC Fraser Regional Lead, Kennan McCarthy, President, Nova Métis Heritage Association, Vanessa Hickman, Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre, Tara Roberts, City of Surrey, Rick Brant, Executive Director, I·SPARC. Fraser honours recipients of the Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in [...]