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Training Opportunity: Building Culturally Safe Spaces in Sport & Recreation The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) has officially opened Expressions of Interest for its Indigenous Cultural Safety Training program for the 2026 and 2027 cohorts. This professional development opportunity is designed specifically for leaders within the sport, recreation, and physical activity sectors—particularly Provincial Sport Organizations—looking to foster true belonging, break down systemic barriers, and strengthen relationships with Indigenous athletes and communities. Why This Training Matters For many [...]

    Application Process Open for I·SPARC Board Positions   May 6, 2026 As a volunteer directed Society, the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is seeking three individuals who possess an assortment of business skill sets to serve on its board. The three new Directors will fill the following positions: One individual who is a citizen or member of a British Columbia First Nation Community One individual who is a citizen of Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) One individual who is associated with a British [...]

                                            NEWS RELEASE Valenzuela and McCarthy Recognized as 2025 I·SPARC Athletes of the Year Traditional Territory of the Quw’utsun (Cowichan) Tribes, Duncan B.C. (March 11, 2026) – The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is proud to announce the recipients of its Athletes of the Year awards presented at Sport BC’s 58th Annual Athlete of the Year Awards [...]

The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is pleased to release its 2024-25 Annual Report. This report provides an overview of the many programs I·SPARC offers throughout the province, including Healthy Living Offerings, Team BC achievements, 2024 Premier's Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport, and various community sport programs. Throughout the fiscal year, there were 20,342 program participants throughout 22 unique programs. The report goes into depth about all the accomplishments from the organization, along with a [...]

Photo Credit: Mary Putnam Team BC Women Capture Silver Medal  Kamloops, BC – Team BC Women had a historic performance at the 2025 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC), capturing the Silver Medal—the best finish in the history of the women’s program since the tournament began in 2002. The championship final was a tightly contested match between BC and Manitoba, with Manitoba ultimately claiming the Turtle Island Cup in a 2–0 victory. Both goaltenders delivered outstanding performances in this low-scoring game, [...]

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 [...]