(Delayed) W̱SÁNEĆ Nation – BC Basketball Coaching Clinic

By |2022-09-12T14:24:41-07:00June 9th, 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 Open to all Indigenous participants (First Nations, Inuit, Métis). Ages 16+ WHEN Saturday Sept 24 Sunday Sept 25 9:00 am to 5:00 pm VENUE/LOCATION Tsawout First Nation 7728 Tetayut Rd, Saanichton, BC V8M 2E4 GENERAL INFO This program is (2) sessions which include ethical decision making, modified games approach, LTAD, safety, age appropriate practice planning and [...]

Comments Off on (Delayed) W̱SÁNEĆ Nation – BC Basketball Coaching Clinic

PacificSport Vancouver Island ACM POSTPONED

By |2022-07-11T14:53:25-07:00June 8th, 2022|

The professional development of Aboriginal 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 Aboriginal peoples in this national program, the ASC embarked on a multi-year process to develop supplemental training material for Aboriginal coaches taking NCCP workshops. The result of this process is the Aboriginal Coaching Modules (ACM), which responds to the need for [...]

Comments Off on PacificSport Vancouver Island ACM POSTPONED

USMA – BC Basketball Coaching Clinic POSTPONED

By |2022-07-11T14:53:57-07:00June 8th, 2022|

I·SPARC and Usma Family Services are pleased to partner to offer a BC Basketball Coaching Clinic to Indigenous participants from the Vancouver Island Region. WHO Open to all Indigenous participants (First Nations, Inuit, Métis). Ages 16+ WHEN Monday July 4th Tuesday July 5th 9:00 am to 5:00 pm VENUE/LOCATION Alberni Athletic Hall 3727 Roger St, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 8J4 GENERAL INFO This program is (2) sessions which include ethical decision making, modified games approach, LTAD, safety, age appropriate practice [...]

Comments Off on USMA – BC Basketball Coaching Clinic POSTPONED

We’re Hiring! Manager, Community Engagement – Food Systems Program

By |2022-06-05T13:20:13-07:00June 1st, 2022|

EMPLOYMENT NOTICE Manager, Community Engagement - 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 [...]

Comments Off on We’re Hiring! Manager, Community Engagement – Food Systems Program

I·SPARC to deliver grant program to help children and youth in and out of care participate in activities

By |2022-06-06T13:03:32-07:00May 31st, 2022|

Grants for as much as $1,000 annually will help children and youth in and out of care cover costs for registration, equipment and travel for sport, physical and cultural activities (May 30, 2022) - The Province is creating a new grant program to help children and youth during and after government care participate in sport, physical and cultural activities. Young people in and from care face barriers that limit their participation in sport and other activities. Financial barriers such as [...]

Comments Off on I·SPARC to deliver grant program to help children and youth in and out of care participate in activities

Soccer-Laxgalts’ap

By |2022-05-24T13:52:40-07:00May 24th, 2022|

Camp Registration- Soccer- Laxgalts'ap I·SPARC - Northwest Region is pleased to present a Youth Soccer camp for Indigenous youth (First Nations, Inuit, Métis) hosted in partnership with Laxgalts'ap Band. WHO Open to all Indigenous youth (First Nations, Inuit, Métis) between the ages of 6-18 years old. WHEN May 28,2022 11:00 - 12:30 pm ages 6 - 10 year olds 12:30 - 2:00 pm ages 11-13 year olds 1:00 - 2:30 pm ages 13-18 year olds May 29,2022 11:00 - 12:30 [...]

Comments Off on Soccer-Laxgalts’ap

I·SPARC to Deliver Community-Based Food Systems Program

By |2022-06-01T01:44:25-07:00May 22nd, 2022|

Enhancing First Nations Food Security and Sovereignty in BC The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) has chosen the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) to deliver the Food Systems Program (FSP) – the community-based program that was previously delivered through Heart & Stroke. Food security and food sovereignty are important determinants of health for Indigenous peoples and this transition to an Indigenous-led organization will bring a community and culture-based lens to the program. The FSP has expanded in [...]

Comments Off on I·SPARC to Deliver Community-Based Food Systems Program

NAHC bronze medals for Team BC

By |2022-06-01T01:44:26-07:00May 19th, 2022|

TEAM BC BRINGS HOME BRONZE MEDALS FROM 2022 NATIONAL ABORIGINAL HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIPS Duncan, B.C. (May 19, 2022) The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I∙SPARC) is pleased to announce that Team BC’s male and female teams each earned bronze medals at the 2022 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC). The two teams were comprised of the province’s top Indigenous U18 players and faced a highly competitive field at the 2022 NAHC in Membertou, Nova Scotia, from May 7 to May [...]

Comments Off on NAHC bronze medals for Team BC
Go to Top