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2020 NAIG Bid Process – Letters of Intent due January 12, 2018

By |2018-02-27T05:11:27-07:00December 7th, 2017|

On November 1st, the NAIG Council announced the reopening of the bid process for the 2020 North American Indigenous Games. A 2020 NAIG Bid Committee has been convened, and will advise all host candidate cities of the bid evaluation process. The 2020 NAIG Bid Procedures Manual is now available for download here:  2020 NAIG Bid Procedures Manual November 2017 . This manual provides the major milestones that must be met by all bidders, and expectations after the games are awarded. Inquiries [...]

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Fueling Youth Performance Athlete Training Program 

By |2018-02-27T05:12:15-07:00November 28th, 2017|

Proudly sponsored by Island Savings; The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (ISPARC) is pleased to partner up with the Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence (PISE) to announce the Fueling Youth Performance Athlete Training Program for Indigenous Youth ages 13-17. ISPARC and PISE will be working together to identify 15 athletes who have demonstrated the drive, skill and determination in their chosen sport to participate in a specialized Strength and Conditioning program with PISE’s Performance Training Coaches. This program is [...]

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Interior Region Premier’s Awards Recipients Honoured

By |2018-02-27T05:12:47-07:00November 24th, 2017|

8 outstanding Aboriginal athletes receive prestigious award Chase B.C. (November 23rd, 2017) – The 2017 Premier’s Awards for Aboriginal Youth Excellence in Sport were presented to eight outstanding Aboriginal athletes from British Columbia’s Interior Region during a formal celebration held today at the Adams Lake Recreation Center in Chase, B.C. The Interior is the sixth of six regions to honour Aboriginal athletes through this unique province-wide awards program. I·SPARC Interior Regional Lead Bruce Baptiste said “We are proud to recognize [...]

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Vancouver Island Premier’s Awards Recipients Honoured

By |2018-02-27T05:13:22-07:00November 17th, 2017|

8 outstanding Aboriginal athletes receive prestigious award Tsawout, B.C. (November 16th, 2017) – The 2017 Premier’s Awards for Aboriginal Youth Excellence in Sport were presented to eight outstanding Aboriginal athletes from British Columbia’s Vancouver Island Region during a formal celebration held today at the Tsawout Community Center in Saanichton, B.C. Vancouver Island is the fifth of six regions to honour Aboriginal athletes through this unique province-wide awards program. I·SPARC Vancouver Island Regional Co-Lead Wally Samuel said “This unique awards program [...]

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Vancouver Coastal Premier’s Awards Recipients Honoured

By |2018-02-27T05:13:53-07:00November 15th, 2017|

8 outstanding Aboriginal athletes receive prestigious award Musqueam, B.C. (November 14th, 2017) – The 2017 Premier’s Awards for Aboriginal Youth Excellence in Sport were presented to eight outstanding Aboriginal athletes from British Columbia’s Vancouver Coastal Region during a formal celebration held today at the Musqueam Community Center in Vancouver, B.C. Vancouver Coastal is the fourth of six regions to honour Aboriginal athletes through this unique province-wide awards program. I·SPARC Vancouver Coastal Regional Lead Courtenay Gibson said ”Thank you to the [...]

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Fraser Premier’s Awards Recipients Honoured

By |2018-02-27T05:15:47-07:00November 9th, 2017|

8 outstanding Aboriginal athletes receive prestigious award Sts’ailes, B.C. (November 8th, 2017) – The 2017 Premier’s Awards for Aboriginal Youth Excellence in Sport were presented to eight outstanding Aboriginal athletes from British Columbia’s Fraser Region during a formal celebration held today at the Charlie Longhouse in Sts’ailes, B.C. The Fraser is the third of six regions to honour Aboriginal athletes through this unique province-wide awards program. I·SPARC Fraser Regional Lead Cheryl Charlie said ” I am really happy that we [...]

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I·SPARC seeking Indigenous coaching staff and announces Team BC Player Selection Camp for 2018 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships

By |2022-06-01T01:44:31-07:00November 7th, 2017|

Tuesday, November 7, 2017 – The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I∙SPARC) is issuing a province-wide call for qualified Indigenous hockey coaches to apply to serve on the Team BC volunteer coaching staff and is also pleased to announce the details of the Player Selection Camp for Team BC’s participation in the 2018 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC).  The 2018 NAHC will be hosted in Membertou First Nation, Nova Scotia, May 6-12, 2018. CALL FOR COACH APPLICATIONS Applications [...]

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Northwest Premier’s Awards Recipients Honoured

By |2018-02-27T05:16:58-07:00November 7th, 2017|

8 outstanding Aboriginal athletes receive prestigious award Terrace, B.C. (November 3rd, 2017) – The 2017 Premier’s Awards for Aboriginal Youth Excellence in Sport were presented to eight outstanding Aboriginal athletes from British Columbia’s Northwest Region during a formal celebration held today at Waap Galts’ap Community House in Terrace, B.C. The Northwest is the second of six regions to honour Aboriginal athletes through this unique province-wide awards program. “I am so honoured to be involved with the Premier’s Awards for Aboriginal [...]

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Northeast Premier’s Awards Recipients Honoured

By |2018-02-27T05:17:47-07:00November 3rd, 2017|

8 outstanding Aboriginal athletes receive prestigious award Prince George, B.C. (October 30, 2017) – The 2017 Premier’s Awards for Aboriginal Youth Excellence in Sport were presented to eight outstanding Aboriginal athletes from British Columbia’s Northeast Region during a formal celebration held today at Nusdeh Yoh Elementary School in Prince George, B.C. The Northeast is the first of six regions to honour Aboriginal athletes through this unique province-wide awards program. “This is an important evening for the Northeast,” said Ken Edzerza, [...]

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Equipment Grant Fall 2017- Call for Applications

By |2018-02-27T05:18:35-07:00October 18th, 2017|

Deadline for Applications - November 10th, 2017 at 5 pm.  All First Nations, Métis Chartered Communities and Friendship Centres are eligible to apply for the Indigenous Equipment Grant for up to $1500. In addition, some community not-for-profit organizations that deliver Indigenous sport, recreation and/or physical activity programs will be eligible to apply. The equipment must be used to promote healthy active lifestyles for Indigenous communities by reducing barriers and increasing access to sport, recreation and physical activity programs. Before applying, please [...]

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