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National Strategy Highlights Path Forward for Indigenous Sport and Recreation A national strategy led by the Aboriginal Sport Circle is setting out a 10-year path to strengthen Indigenous leadership, participation, and partnerships in sport, physical activity, and recreation across Canada. Released as part of ongoing efforts to advance Indigenous priorities in sport, The Spirit of Sport – Active Together outlines how Indigenous and non-Indigenous organizations can work together through respectful partnership and sustained collaboration. The Strategy emphasizes the importance of [...]

                                            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 [...]