I·SPARC, in partnership with Madelaine McCallum, is pleased to present this free 6-week “Jig Fit” series of workshops. JIG FIT WORKSHOPS: • Jigging is an upbeat fun social dance with roots of European and Indigenous dance styles • In each workshop you will learn Métis dance steps that will be sequenced through choreography • You won’t even know you are getting a workout! • You will gain knowledge of dances such as The Red River Jig, Belt Dance, Broom Dance [...]
I·SPARC, in partnership with Madelaine McCallum, is pleased to present this free 6 week Powwow Impact Workshop. Powwow Impact • A form of dance that not only connects you to Culture but also provides the benefits of a physical workout • In each workshop you will learn the basics of powwow dance movements – from the basic powwow step to the crow hop • Every workshop you will be taught 2-3 steps that will be sequenced through choreography • By [...]
Introduction to Physical Literacy Online request form for a Sport for Life, E-learning Introduction to Physical Literacy. ISPARC will be covering the workshop associated fee during the month of November for participants in BC. This course introduces the concept of physical literacy, provides information about how we learn to move, and identifies the key elements of a supportive physical literacy environment. Upon completion of the course, you will be able to: Explain the concept of physical literacy Describe the relationship between physical literacy, [...]
*This is a closed camp for members of Katzie First Nation. If you are from this community and would like to join, please contact Victor Florence at victor@katzie.ca*
Engage Sport North Society ACM Register Here WHO Open to Engage Sport North Society and surrounding communities. 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. [...]
Engage Sport North Society ACM *This is a closed event for Engage Sport North Society on October 23 but will be open to the community on October 24th. If you are interested in attending please contact Mandi Graham at mgraham@engagesportnorth.com WHEN Saturday October 23, 2021 9:00-5:00 p.m. VENUE/LOCATION Northern Sport Centre 3333 University Way Prince George, B.C. GENERAL INFO Lunch and Snack Provided by I·SPARC CONTACT(S) For more information, please contact: Mandi Graham mgraham@engagesportnorth.com Julie Daniels Regional Program Assistant, Northeast [...]
Provincial Recipients Announced for 2020 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport Ten Outstanding Indigenous Athletes Receive Prestigious Award Traditional Territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples / Victoria B.C. (October 21, 2021) – The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is pleased to announce 10 outstanding athletes named as provincial recipients of the 2020 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport. Hillary Birkett: 13 / Figure Skating and Track & Field / Surrey / Métis Nation BC [...]
*This is a closed camp for members of the Fraser Valley Métis Association. If you are from this community and wish to join, please contact Carly Hale at carlyhale19@gmail.com*
Register here WHO Open to Engage Sport North Society and surrounding communities. 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 [...]
** This is a closed event for Engage Sport North Society. If you are interested in attending, please contact Mandi Graham at mgraham@engagesportnorth.com
