Applications Now Closed for Winter 2021!

By |2022-06-01T01:44:26-07:00October 4th, 2021|

FitNation Leader Training December 7 - 9, 2021 Hosted Online via ZOOM Live-streamed from Songhees, Esquimalt and W̱SÁNEĆ territories Applications Now Closed for Winter 2021! Join the ever-growing network of FitNation leaders delivering programs across BC! This Winter, 12 new applicants (2 per region) will participate in 3 days of experiential learning, mastering the dynamic movements of FitNation, led by Master Facilitators! The FitNation program is in high-demand for communities, designed for community champions looking to enhance their peoples’ well-being with a [...]

Honouring Residential School Survivors and Children Who Did Not Make It Home

By |2022-06-01T01:44:26-07:00September 30th, 2021|

Orange Shirt Day - 2021 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation A time to honour and uplift Survivors of residential schools Today, September 30, 2021, we take time to honour the lost children, Survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities. We, at I·SPARC, understand that the tragic and painful history and reality of residential schools continues to have ongoing negative impacts on our peoples, families, and communities. Through sport, physical activity, and recreation, we can come together unified in strength to heal [...]

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

By |2022-06-01T01:44:26-07:00September 29th, 2021|

On September 30, 2021, individuals and communities will be honouring Orange Shirt Day, as well as the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. Collectively, the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC), viaSport, the British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA) and Sport BC 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 [...]

Provincial Sport Committees – Call for Applications!

By |2022-06-01T01:44:26-07:00September 22nd, 2021|

DEADLINE EXTENDED - Friday, October 29, 2021 @ 11:59 pm I·SPARC is seeking volunteers to serve on its PROVINCIAL SPORT COMMITTEES. The Provincial Sport Committees help guide and oversee the planning and delivery of the annual series of BC Indigenous Provincial Championships or Athlete Development Camps as well as the athlete and coach selection processes in preparation for BC’s participation in either the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) or the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC). There is a Provincial Committee [...]

2021 Call for Nominations – Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport

By |2022-06-01T01:44:26-07:00September 13th, 2021|

DEADLINE EXTENDED - Wednesday, October 27, 2021 @ 11:59 pm Call for Nominations – 2021 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport I·SPARC Launches Nomination Process to Honour High-Achieving Indigenous Youth Athletes in B.C.                                                                                           [...]

FREE Respect in Sport Certificate

By |2021-09-09T11:18:57-07:00September 9th, 2021|

National Coaches Week, September 18 through 26,  is a time to celebrate the positive impact coaches have on athletes and their communities across Canada. The annual campaign is an opportunity to recognize coaches for the integral role they play by taking the time to say #ThanksCoach.   In honour of National Coaches Week, I·SPARC is offering the ‘Respect in Sport’ certificate for FREE throughout the entire month of September!  To access the e-module, please click the link below: FREE Respect [...]

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Sport for Life – Indigenous Communities: Active for Life (in person)

By |2021-09-08T19:22:21-07:00September 8th, 2021|

The Indigenous Communities: Active for Life resource and accompanying full-day workshop were created with guidance from Indigenous leaders throughout the country, with the purpose of inspiring community leaders looking for culturally tailored resources that act as a vehicle toward individual and community holistic development. The resource and workshop supports these individual champions as they embark on a journey to develop sustainable quality sport and physical activity programs, build collaborative relationships, and re-engage their community members into active and healthy lifestyles. Upon completion [...]

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Sport for Life – Indigenous Communities: Active for Life (in person

By |2021-10-27T15:21:30-07:00September 8th, 2021|

The Indigenous Communities: Active for Life resource and accompanying full-day workshop were created with guidance from Indigenous leaders throughout the country, with the purpose of inspiring community leaders looking for culturally tailored resources that act as a vehicle toward individual and community holistic development. The resource and workshop supports these individual champions as they embark on a journey to develop sustainable quality sport and physical activity programs, build collaborative relationships, and re-engage their community members into active and healthy lifestyles. Upon completion [...]

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Rifle Shooting with Scowlitz First Nation

By |2021-09-02T11:56:56-07:00September 2nd, 2021|

I·SPARC - Fraser Region is pleased to present a Youth Rifle Shooting Camp Series for Indigenous youth (First Nations, Inuit, Métis) hosted in partnership with Scowlitz First Nation This 4 week course serves as an introduction to Rifle shooting, in general. Emphasis is placed on the skills and techniques that will make you a safe and competent shooter. While we will emphasize Target shooting techniques and skills for competition, we will also discuss hunting and where some of the differences [...]

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