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Engagement & Education Series: Cultivating Safe Spaces

Join us in the continuation of the Engagement & Education Webinar Series with a two-hour workshop that will bring forth Indigenous Knowledge, teachings, and tangible steps on how to cultivate safe spaces for diversity and inclusion. "Cultivating Safe Spaces" with Elaine Alec takes place on March 7th, 2023 from 9AM-11AM (PST) Elaine Alec is from the Syilx and Secwépemc Nations. She is a political advisor, women's advocate, spiritual thought leader, and the author of Calling My Spirit Back, a memoir [...]

By |2023-02-24T11:52:20-07:00February 24th, 2023|Comments Off on Engagement & Education Series: Cultivating Safe Spaces

NAHC Team BC Selection Camp

Registration is now open for the 2023 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships Team BC selection camp. The Team BC Player Selection Camp will be held March 31 to April 2, 2023. in Kamloops, BC. Team BC's coaching staff will evaluate players over the three-day camp and select the top 20 male and top 20 female hockey players to represent BC at the NAHC in Winnipeg. The 2023 Registration Fee is $100 per player, which includes a Team BC Selection Camp jersey. Pre-registration [...]

By |2023-02-23T23:14:32-07:00January 27th, 2023|Comments Off on NAHC Team BC Selection Camp

Online Engagement & Education Webinar Series

Join us for four days (February 6-9, 2023) of learning through unique workshops led by special guest speakers and honorary Elder, Nella Nelson. All ages are welcome. Cost: FREE! Introducing important topics that focus on Reconciliation and strength for Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people through sport, physical activity and recreation. Moderator Nella Nelson will facilitate an introduction of speakers and provide support with host Holly Harris to discuss topics of focus to be drawn from the MMIWG Calls for Justice and [...]

By |2023-02-23T23:11:18-07:00January 27th, 2023|Comments Off on Online Engagement & Education Webinar Series

I·SPARC is pleased to announce the launch of the RISE Organizational Grants

Traditional Territory of the Cowichan peoples / Duncan, B.C. (January 16, 2023) – In collaboration with the Province of British Columbia, the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is pleased to announce the launch of the RISE Organizational Grants. This Grant has been developed to provide support for communities and not-for-profit organizations delivering programming targeted to increase participation in sport, physical activity, recreation, and cultural activities for Indigenous and non-Indigenous Children and Youth in Care who often face [...]

By |2023-02-23T23:16:11-07:00January 16th, 2023|Comments Off on I·SPARC is pleased to announce the launch of the RISE Organizational Grants

Deadline extended: Call for Nominations 2022 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport

Deadline extended: Call for Nominations – 2022 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport NEW deadline for 2022 Premier’s Awards nominations is Friday, January 27, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (PST). Traditional Territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples / Victoria, B.C. (October 28, 2022) – In collaboration with the Province of British Columbia, the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is launching the nomination process for the 2022 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport. The Premier’s Awards honours [...]

By |2023-02-23T23:15:23-07:00January 8th, 2023|Comments Off on Deadline extended: Call for Nominations 2022 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport

Employment Notice – Sport and Physical Activity Coordinators

Sport and Physical Activity Coordinator Interior Region (one position), Northeast Region (one position), and Vancouver Island Region (one position) Do you love talking to people? Making connections in community? Working with a fantastic team? Are you passionate about sport and healthy living? Love organizing events? Want to give back to community and make a difference? Then this job is for you! About the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation CouncilThe Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is a [...]

By |2023-02-15T01:40:47-07:00January 4th, 2023|Comments Off on Employment Notice – Sport and Physical Activity Coordinators

Bid Application for the 2027 North American Indigenous Games Approved to Compete for Western Canada

TK̓EMLÚPS TE SECWÉPEMC – KAMLOOPS, BC - Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc and the City of Kamloops are pleased that Kamloops has been selected by the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) to serve as British Columbia’s official host candidate community for the 2027 North American Indigenous Games (2027 NAIG). As a result, Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc and the City of Kamloops have submitted their Letter of Intent to bid on the 2027 Games to the North American Indigenous Games Council. [...]

By |2023-02-23T23:23:09-07:00November 22nd, 2022|Comments Off on Bid Application for the 2027 North American Indigenous Games Approved to Compete for Western Canada

Ten outstanding Indigenous athletes receive prestigious award

Provincial Recipients Announced for Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport Traditional Territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples / Victoria B.C. (November 15, 2022) – The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is pleased to announce the 10 outstanding athletes named as provincial recipients of the 2021 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport. Kaelem Dumont (Métis Nation BC): Cross Country Running/Track and Field, South Surrey, BC Nevada Johnson (Northwest Territory Métis Nation): Softball, Delta, BC Felix [...]

By |2022-11-15T19:36:38-07:00November 15th, 2022|Comments Off on Ten outstanding Indigenous athletes receive prestigious award

B.C. sport and recreation sector honours 2022 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

On September 30, individuals and communities will be honouring Orange Shirt Day, as well as the second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. Collectively, we are marking this important occasion by encouraging members of the sport, physical activity, and recreation sectors to actively participate in this day of Truth and Reconciliation. The individual and collective journeys of Truth and Reconciliation are enduring. It isn’t a destination, but rather a lifelong path of reflection, learning, and understanding. Accordingly, we are [...]

By |2022-09-29T08:23:27-07:00September 28th, 2022|Comments Off on B.C. sport and recreation sector honours 2022 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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