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Snuneymuxw Basketball BC Fundamental Course

By ISPARC Admin Email|2022-12-02T12:28:01-07:00December 2nd, 2022|

I·SPARC and Snuneymuxw are pleased to partner and offer a Basketball BC Fundamental Course to Indigenous participants from the Vancouver Island Region. https://isparcbc.wufoo.com/forms/ma7j9le0ge8jyt/ WHO Open to all Indigenous participants (First Nations, Inuit, Métis). Ages 16+ WHEN February 25th (Saturday) 9:00 am to 3:30 pm VENUE/LOCATION Snuneymuxw Territory Snuneymuxw Recreation and Wellness Centre 1145 Totem Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9R 1H1 GENERAL INFO Type: In-Class Workshop Duration: Six hours Designed for the first-time coach of athletes in the introductory stage of athlete [...]

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Canadian Sport Institute Pacific Aboriginal Coaching Module

By ISPARC Admin Email|2022-12-02T11:55:34-07:00December 2nd, 2022|

https://isparcbc.wufoo.com/forms/mk789ur08qnyii/ Welcome to the online registration for the NCCP Aboriginal Coaching Module course hosted by Canadian Sport Institute Pacific in partnership with I•SPARC The professional development of Indigenous coaches through NCCP certification has been identified by the Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC) as a national priority. In order to educate and promote the value of the NCCP and to establish meaningful participation of Indigenous peoples in this national program, the ASC embarked on a multi-year process to develop supplemental training material [...]

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Victoria Native Friendship Centre Basketball Camp

By ISPARC Admin Email|2022-12-02T10:51:13-07:00December 2nd, 2022|

https://isparcbc.wufoo.com/forms/mk789ur08qnyii/ I•SPARC - Vancouver Island Region is pleased to present a Basketball Camp for the Victoria Native Friendship Centre (VNFC). The camp is hosted in partnership with VNFC and I•SPARC. WHO Open to Indigenous youth (ages 12 - 18) WHEN Thursday, December 15, 2022 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm VENUE/LOCATION Victoria Native Friendship Centre 231 Regina Ave, Victoria, BC V8Z 1J6 GENERAL INFO Basketball Coach - Andrew Avillanoza CONTACT(S) For more information, please contact: Olivia Moore Victoria Native Friendship Centre [...]

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Vancouver Island (VI) Regional Engagement Meeting (REM) – Snuneymuxw Territory

By ISPARC Admin Email|2022-11-23T01:57:22-07:00November 23rd, 2022|

VI REM Registration link - https://isparcbc.wufoo.com/forms/m17f7xlf1f25war/ Annually, I·SPARC brings together individuals, community leaders, organizations and stakeholders working in the areas of sport, recreation, physical activity, health, education, and youth programming within each of its six regions. We are excited to be back in person in community for these events! This year, we have the unique opportunity to engage in discussion with the Aboriginal Sport Circle, towards the creation of a new National Strategy on Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity, Recreation, and [...]

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

By I·SPARC|2023-02-23T23:23:09-07:00November 22nd, 2022|

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. [...]

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Ten outstanding Indigenous athletes receive prestigious award
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Ten outstanding Indigenous athletes receive prestigious award

By I·SPARC|2022-11-15T19:36:38-07:00November 15th, 2022|

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 [...]

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W̱SÁNEĆ – BC Basketball Coaching Clinic

By ISPARC Admin Email|2022-10-19T16:19:02-07:00October 19th, 2022|

I·SPARC and W̱SÁNEĆ Nation are pleased to partner and offer a BC Basketball Coaching Clinic to Indigenous participants from the Vancouver Island Region. WHO W̱SÁNEĆ Community members WHEN November 26th November 27th Saturday - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Sunday - 9:00 am to 3:00 pm VENUE/LOCATION ȽÁU, WELṈEW̱ Tribal School Gymnasium 7449 W Saanich Rd, Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1R3 GENERAL INFO Max amount is 18 participants This program is (2) sessions which include ethical decision making, modified games [...]

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Sovereign Lake Nordic Club – ACM

By kleming|2022-10-06T17:15:56-07:00October 6th, 2022|

Sovereign Lake Nordic Club Aboriginal Coaching Module (ACM) The ACM is a professional development training tool for Indigenous and non-Indigenous coaches who coach Indigenous athletes, as they become certified through NCCP. The material in the ACM has been developed to meet the following objectives: • Understanding the role of sport in Indigenous communities. • Understanding and positively influencing the community in which you coach. • Coaching the whole person; coaching beyond the physical to include the mental (intellectual and emotional), [...]

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Save the date: Regional Engagement Meetings
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Save the date: Regional Engagement Meetings

By I·SPARC|2022-10-06T12:50:30-07:00October 6th, 2022|

Bringing together individuals, community leaders, organizations and stakeholders working in the areas of sport, physical activity, recreation, health promotion, education, and youth programming within each of the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council's (I·SPARC's) six regions. This year, we have the unique opportunity to engage in discussion towards the creation of a new National Strategy on Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity, Recreation, and Traditional Practices. Come lend your voice at one of our six regional sessions this fall. Contact your [...]

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

By I·SPARC|2022-09-29T08:23:27-07:00September 28th, 2022|

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 [...]

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