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Registration Open for Regional Engagement Meetings and Premier’s Awards Celebration

The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is hosting its annual series of Regional Engagement Meetings in each of its six (6) regions. The Regional Engagement Meetings provide an opportunity for individuals and leaders involved in the areas of sport, recreation, physical activity, fitness, health, and youth programming to gather and discuss the following: Increasing awareness of I·SPARC, our Regional Committee structure, program areas, and report on the achievements within the 2016/2017 fiscal year; Providing a forum to [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:31-07:00October 13th, 2017|0 Comments

EMPLOYMENT NOTICE: Regional Coordinator (Vancouver Island)

EMPLOYMENT NOTICE Regional Sport and Physical Activity Coordinator – Vancouver Island Region The mission of the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is to improve the health outcomes of Indigenous people across British Columbia by supporting and encouraging physically active communities. The programs delivered by the I·SPARC are designed to build capacity and increase access to sport, recreation and physical activity in First Nations, Métis Chartered Communities, Aboriginal Friendship Centres, schools and other delivery agencies throughout BC. General [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:31-07:00September 1st, 2017|0 Comments

Call for Host Communities for the 2017/18 BC Indigenous Provincial Athlete Development Camps

The 2017/18 Host Application Process has been launched for First Nations, Métis Chartered Communities, Friendship Centres, and Indigenous organizations to apply to host event(s) within the 2017/18 series of BC Indigenous Provincial Athlete Development Camps. Successful community hosts will be awarded a Hosting Grant to help offset the majority, if not all, of the event operating costs. Communities awarded a Provincial Camp will work in partnership with I·SPARC’s Provincial Coordinator, Performance Sport, and the Provincial Sport Committee in the delivery of [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:31-07:00August 22nd, 2017|0 Comments

Marching to a new beat: Team B.C. brings new anthem, custom drums for Indigenous Games

Marching to a new beat: Team B.C. brings new anthem, custom drums for Indigenous Games New theme song written in Chinook, an early common language of trade in the area By Ash Kelly, CBC News Posted: Jul 15, 2017 9:00 AM ET Team B.C. will be arriving at the North American Indigenous Games in style with a brand new theme song to drum up enthusiasm and energy. After a provincewide competition, the team's new anthem, composed by William Wasden Jr. from the Kwakwa̱ka̱'wakw [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:31-07:00July 15th, 2017|0 Comments

‘She gave me purpose’: B.C. rifle competitor inspires the man who taught her to hunt

By Ash Kelly, CBC News 'She gave me purpose': B.C. rifle competitor inspires the man who taught her to hunt By the time she was 10 years old, Laatya James had shot her first deer It was 4:30 in the morning when an eight-year-old Laatya James asked her father if she could join him on one of his regular weekend hunting trips. Surprised by the request, Darryl James agreed and taught his daughter how to shoot a .22-calibre rifle. Within a year, [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:31-07:00July 14th, 2017|0 Comments

Women’s box lacrosse to be a first at North American Indigenous Games

By Haley Lewis & Sarah Reid - March 29, 2017 No sport is more deeply engrained in the culture and tradition of indigenous people than lacrosse. Kwantlen First Nation elder Lekeyten says it even lives in the stone and ground of the indigenous communities that play it. “When you pick up a stick, you’re picking up history,” said Lekeyten. The sport is approaching an important milestone at the upcoming North American Indigenous Games, with women’s box lacrosse teams finally being allowed to [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:31-07:00July 13th, 2017|0 Comments

I·SPARC UNVEILS NEW TEAM BC THEME SONG

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 11, 2017 I·SPARC UNVEILS NEW TEAM BC THEME SONG 545 Indigenous Athletes and Coaches from Team BC will sing new theme song at the 2017 North American Indigenous Games Victoria, BC – After launching a province-wide competition, the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) has unveiled Team BC’s new theme song set to premiere at the Toronto 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG). The song will be used to inspire Team BC during competitions [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:31-07:00July 12th, 2017|0 Comments

Team BC NAIG 2017 – Schedules & Athlete Checklists

We are less than a week away from the Toronto 2017 North American Indigenous Games Opening Ceremonies! Team BC's Mission Staff are dedicated to supporting the hundreds of athletes, coaches and managers who will compete at this year's NAIG and providing the best, most memorable experience for everyone! Here are some updates from Team BC and the Toronto 2017 NAIG Host Society.   The NAIG Host Society Sport Schedules: Team BC NAIG - Athlete Checklist Check back often for more [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:31-07:00July 11th, 2017|0 Comments

Team BC Opens Online Merchandise Store for 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG)

Team BC Opens Online Merchandise Store for 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is pleased to announce the launch of Team BC's official merchandise store for the 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG). For a limited time, friends, families and supporters can purchase official merchandise to show their support for Team BC's athletes who will represent the Province at the Games. The online store will remain open until June 11, 2017 (EST). [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:31-07:00June 8th, 2017|0 Comments

Team BC Announces Basketball Rosters for the 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG)

(May 26 2017) – Team BC is pleased to announce the official basketball rosters for the 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) in Toronto, Ontario. At the 2014 NAIG, Team BC Basketball won 2 gold medals, 2 silver medals and 1 bronze medal. Team BC Basketball will be represented by:

By |2022-06-01T01:44:31-07:00May 26th, 2017|0 Comments
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