I·SPARC, in partnership with the BC Regional Sport Alliance, is pleased to present these in-person gatherings that will bring together Indigenous community champions, coaches, leaders, recreation managers, youth workers, and other advocates in the fields of sport, recreation, physical activity, health, and education to LEARN, SHARE, EXPLORE and ENGAGE. Workshops will be delivered by both I·SPARC and our BC Regional Sport Alliance partners and will include valuable education and training and/or certification opportunities. We invite you to attend and participate [...]

The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) has two career opportunities for Regional Sport and Physical Activity Coordinators, in the Interior and Fraser Regions. 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, [...]

  Canada Games Indigenous Artists Licensed Merchandise Program Call for Expressions of Interest from Indigenous Artists EXTERNAL POST The Canada Games represent a coming together, and uniting of a nation through the power of sport. Young athletes and their supporters come from all thirteen provinces and territories, representing the vast diversity of the land and the people of our country. As part of our commitment to honouring and celebrating the cultures and traditions of Indigenous peoples, we invite First Nations, [...]

The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is reminding all interested parties that the deadline to nominate athletes for the 2024 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence is Thursday, October 31 2024.  Please ensure all in-progress submissions are fully submitted in the GoodGrants system. If you need any support with your nomination, please email premiersawards@isparc.ca OVERVIEW The Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport recognizes athletes who have achieved excellence in performance sport and are regarded for [...]