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From March 20-25, 2022, Syilx Basketball will be hosting the Junior All Native Basketball Tournament (JANT) in Kelowna, BC. There are an estimated 870 athletes between the ages of 9 - 17 from 65 teams competing this year. This is the first Junior All Native Basketball Tournament held in over two years as the 2020 and 2021 tournaments were cancelled due to COVID-19. I·SPARC extends its best wishes to all the teams competing at the Junior All Native Basketball Tournament [...]

NEW EMPLOYMENT NOTICE — Senior Manager, Food Systems Program The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is a provincial organization established for the purpose of improving the health outcomes of Indigenous people by supporting and encouraging physically active individuals, families, and communities. The programs and services delivered by I·SPARC are designed to build capacity and increase access to sport, recreation, and physical activity in First Nations, Aboriginal Friendship Centres, Métis Chartered Communities, schools, and other delivery agencies throughout British [...]

EMPLOYMENT NOTICE — Grant Manager The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is a provincial organization established for the purpose of improving the health outcomes of Indigenous people by supporting and encouraging physically active individuals, families, and communities. The programs and services delivered by I·SPARC are designed to build capacity and increase access to sport, recreation, and physical activity in First Nations, Aboriginal Friendship Centres, Métis Chartered Communities, schools, and other delivery agencies throughout British Columbia. General Description The [...]

I·SPARC (The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council) is accepting applications for its Winter edition of the Equipment Grant Program through to February 10, 2022. DEADLINE EXTENDED - Thursday, February 10, 2022 @ 5:00 pm Application Intake NOW OPEN! I·SPARC (The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council) is accepting applications for its Winter edition of the Equipment Grant Program now through to February 10, 2022! All First Nations, Métis Chartered Communities and Friendship Centres are eligible [...]

The Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC) is pleased to announce that the intake for the 2023 Aboriginal Apprentice Coach Program is now open. If you are interested in expanding your coaching resume and working towards a mentorship role at the 2023 Canada Winter Games, please fill out the form here: https://forms.office.com/r/SM2Gwtkn79 Eligibility Canadian Citizen or landed immigrant status Indigenous ancestry as defined by the ASC: Anyone First Nation (status or non-status), Métis or Inuit ancestry Timeline December 2, 2021: 2023 Public [...]

BC Amateur Sport Fund supporting: Sport BC's Flood Relief Fund The BC Amateur Sport Fund is raising funds to give amateur sports organizations the vital support they need to survive and rebuild in the aftermath of the recent floods in British Columbia. You can designate your donation to a specific community, sport or club, or make a general donation which will go to the greatest need selected by Sport BC. You cannot donate to support a specific individual. Your donation can [...]

I·SPARC (The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council) is accepting applications for its Winter edition of the Equipment Grant Program through to January 31, 2022. Application Intake NOW OPEN! I·SPARC (The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council) is accepting applications for its Winter edition of the Equipment Grant Program now through to January 31, 2022! All First Nations, Métis Chartered Communities and Friendship Centres are eligible to apply for the Equipment Grant. In addition, some community [...]

Monday, November 29, 2021 11:00 AM Award-winning Indigenous Sport Gallery bridges into virtual world The award-winning Indigenous Sport Gallery at the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame will soon be available online, bringing the exciting stories and powerful history of Indigenous athletes, coaches and builders to communities and classrooms throughout the province. “Bringing the stories of these historic Indigenous leaders, coaches and athletes online works to honour their important legacy and inspire future generations of Indigenous athletes,” said Melanie Mark, Minister [...]