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Joint Announcement from I·SPARC and Pacific Sport Okanagan

We are proud to announce that Michelle Webster has been appointed as the new Executive Director of PacificSport Okanagan. Michelle has been a key leader at I∙SPARC serving as the Manager of Sport Development & Community Engagement, dedicating her career to advancing sport opportunities and fostering community engagement. A proud member of the Namgis First Nation and raised in the Okanagan, Michelle’s passion for sport is deeply rooted in her experiences as an athlete, coach, and sport administrator. As a graduate [...]

By |2024-12-02T09:39:58-07:00November 29th, 2024|Comments Off on Joint Announcement from I·SPARC and Pacific Sport Okanagan
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Excitement Builds for Pathways Gatherings with the Unveiling of Inspiring New Logo

NEWS RELEASE   Traditional Territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples / Victoria B.C. (November 26, 2024) – The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC), in partnership with the BC Regional Sport Alliance, is pleased to announce the launch of Pathways: Indigenous Sport Leadership Gatherings. These collaborative events are designed to empower Indigenous community leaders and advocates in the fields of sport, recreation, youth, health, and education. The two events will take place over November 27th in Victoria and December [...]

By |2024-11-26T10:40:47-07:00November 26th, 2024|Comments Off on Excitement Builds for Pathways Gatherings with the Unveiling of Inspiring New Logo
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I·SPARC 2023/2024 Annual Report Released

The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is pleased to release its 2023-24 Annual Report. This report provides an overview of the many programs I·SPARC offers throughout the province, including Healthy Living Offerings, Team BC achievements, 2023 Premier's Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport, and various community sport programs. Throughout the fiscal year, there were 21,426 program participants throughout 18 unique programs. The report goes into depth about all the accomplishments from the organization, along with a [...]

By |2024-09-24T13:12:58-07:00August 29th, 2024|Comments Off on I·SPARC 2023/2024 Annual Report Released
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Team BC Captures Bronze Medals at the 2024 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships

NEWS RELEASE Treaty 8 Territory / Grande Prairie, Alberta (May 20, 2024) – The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) congratulates Team BC on winning bronze medals in both the men’s and women’s divisions at the 2024 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC). The 21st annual NAHC took place on Treaty 8 territory in Grande Prairie, Alberta, from May 6-11, 2024. Team BC Men’s finished first in their division after an undefeated preliminary round, recording four victories against Ontario, [...]

By |2024-05-22T11:52:59-07:00May 20th, 2024|Comments Off on Team BC Captures Bronze Medals at the 2024 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships
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I·SPARC Honours the Recipients of the Regional 2023 Premier’s Awards

NEWS RELEASE Regional Recipients Announced for Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport Traditional Territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples / Victoria B.C. (May 14, 2024) – The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is pleased to announce the regional recipients of the 2023 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport. I·SPARC, in collaboration with the Province of British Columbia, launched the regional nomination process in late 2023, receiving nominations from each of I·SPARC’s six regions (Fraser, [...]

By |2024-05-16T16:50:42-07:00May 14th, 2024|Comments Off on I·SPARC Honours the Recipients of the Regional 2023 Premier’s Awards
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Team BC Announces Rosters for 2024 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships

NEWS RELEASE Team BC Announces Rosters for 2024 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships Traditional Territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples / Victoria B.C. (April 11, 2024) – The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I∙SPARC) is pleased to announce the players and volunteer personnel who will represent British Columbia in the 2024 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC). The NAHC will be hosted on Treaty 8 territory in Grande Prairie, Alberta from May 5-11th, 2024. This marks the first time the championships [...]

By |2024-04-22T16:41:31-07:00April 11th, 2024|Comments Off on Team BC Announces Rosters for 2024 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships
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Join the I·SPARC Team in 2024!

I·SPARC is hiring for remote employment opportunities across BC. The organization is seeking a General Manager and a Regional Coordinator for Vancouver Island. Don't miss out on these great opportunities. Apply today! General Manager General Description I·SPARC is seeking a full-time General Manager. Working as a member of the senior management team, this individual maintains a diverse set of roles within the organization, including governance and board services, policy development and implementation, risk management, human resources management, operations and IT, [...]

By |2024-02-08T14:32:20-07:00January 4th, 2024|Comments Off on Join the I·SPARC Team in 2024!
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2022 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport announcement

Ten Outstanding Indigenous Athletes Receive Prestigious Award Traditional Territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples / Victoria B.C. (December 14, 2023) – The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is pleased to announce the 10 outstanding athletes named as provincial recipients of the 2022 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport. Kalezafar Lawrence (Penelakut Tribe): Lacrosse / Penticton, BC Brooke Hall-Eckes (Tsartlip and Métis): Softball / Penticton, BC Kynan Haintz (Hwlitsum First Nation): Wrestling / Pitt Meadows, BC Kayla [...]

By |2024-05-01T17:11:30-07:00December 14th, 2023|Comments Off on 2022 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport announcement
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Call for Nominations – 2023 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport

I·SPARC Launches Nomination Process to Honour High-Achieving Indigenous Youth Athletes in B.C. Traditional Territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples / Victoria, B.C. (October 23, 2023) – In collaboration with the Province of British Columbia, the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is launching the nomination process for the 2023 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport. The Premier’s Awards honours and uplifts Indigenous youth athletes who have achieved excellence in performance sport and are regarded for their leadership [...]

By |2023-12-11T15:41:10-07:00October 23rd, 2023|Comments Off on Call for Nominations – 2023 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport
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Honouring National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) and our sector partners encourage athletes/participants, coaches, community leaders, volunteers, and organizations across the province to utilize their platforms to amplify stories of how sport and physical activity can be a bridge towards reconciliation. I·SPARC stands at the intersection of holistic health, culture, and unity and recognizes the profound impact that we all can have in the journey towards reconciliation. Breaking Down Barriers, Building [...]

By |2024-01-04T10:20:05-07:00September 29th, 2023|Comments Off on Honouring National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
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