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2026 BC MBA Games Call I·SPARC to its Competition

SFU Beedie Welcomes the 2026 BC MBA Games Mark your calendar for October 23 to 25, when SFU Beedie welcomes the 2026 BC MBA Games to the Segal Graduate School of Business. Over three exciting days, MBA students from universities across British Columbia will connect, compete, and celebrate the power of community. The BC MBA Games is a leading annual event that challenges students to bring their knowledge, athletic ability, creativity, and team spirit to every activity. Participants also have [...]

By |2026-10-09T13:24:47-07:00October 14th, 2026|Comments Off on 2026 BC MBA Games Call I·SPARC to its Competition

2028 North American Indigenous Games Awarded to Norway House Cree Nation and Southern Chiefs’ Organization

  2028 North American Indigenous Games Awarded to Norway House Cree Nation and Southern Chiefs’ Organization FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 8, 2026 WINNIPEG, MANITOBA –The North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) Council is pleased to announce the conditional award of the 2028 North American Indigenous Games to Norway House Cree Nation (NHCN) and the Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO), with events to be hosted in Winnipeg and Manitoba. This award marks a significant step toward bringing one of North America’s largest Indigenous [...]

By |2026-10-08T15:46:56-07:00October 8th, 2026|Comments Off on 2028 North American Indigenous Games Awarded to Norway House Cree Nation and Southern Chiefs’ Organization

I·SPARC Advances Cultural Safety in Sport Through Wi’la’mola, Indigenous Cultural Safety Training

First recognized in 2021, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and coinciding with Orange Shirt Day, honours the survivors of residential schools, the children who never returned home, and the families and communities forever impacted by these institutions. As Canada observes this monumental day, the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I∙SPARC) reaffirms its commitment to building safer, more inclusive spaces for Indigenous participants in sport, physical activity, and recreation through Wi'la'mola Indigenous Cultural Safety Training program. After [...]

By |2026-10-01T11:59:28-07:00September 30th, 2026|Comments Off on I·SPARC Advances Cultural Safety in Sport Through Wi’la’mola, Indigenous Cultural Safety Training

Application Process Open for I·SPARC Board Positions

      September 21, 2026 As a volunteer-directed society, the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is seeking two individuals who possess a range of business skill sets to serve on its Board. These are new positions resulting from recent amendments to the Society’s composition of directors, approved at the Annual General Meeting held on August 13, 2026. These Director-at-Large positions have replaced the representation previously provided by the Regional Action Teams. Applicants should reflect the values [...]

By |2026-09-18T09:32:43-07:00September 21st, 2026|Comments Off on Application Process Open for I·SPARC Board Positions

Now Accepting Nominations – 2026 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport

The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is pleased to announce that the nomination period is now open to nominate athletes for the 2026 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport. OVERVIEW The Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport recognizes athletes who have achieved excellence in performance sport and are regarded for their leadership qualities both on and off the field of play. The awards were founded in 2015 and boast an impressive list of [...]

By |2026-10-08T17:48:17-07:00September 10th, 2026|Comments Off on Now Accepting Nominations – 2026 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport

BC Indigenous Provincial Championships & Athlete Development Camps Announced for September

I∙SPARC is pleased to announce 2 events supporting BC Indigenous Provincial Championships and Athlete Development Camps for golf and canoe kayak. These camps are an important component of the Provincial Strategy for Indigenous Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity. The events provide a unique opportunity for Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) athletes and coaches throughout the province to gather and compete in events that promote sport excellence while celebrating cultural unity and pride. These camps a great opportunity for any [...]

By |2026-09-15T15:12:00-07:00September 2nd, 2026|Comments Off on BC Indigenous Provincial Championships & Athlete Development Camps Announced for September

Call-out for 2027 Team BC Hockey Coaches

I·SPARC is now accepting applications from qualified Indigenous hockey coaches to join the Team BC volunteer coaching staff for the 2027 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC). These championships are an annual event that provides a forum for elite Indigenous hockey players from across Canada, featuring both men's and women's competitions. As a national championship established by the Aboriginal Sport Circle and sanctioned by Hockey Canada, the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships showcases under-18 First Nation, Inuit, and Métis hockey players competing [...]

By |2026-08-25T10:18:48-07:00August 25th, 2026|Comments Off on Call-out for 2027 Team BC Hockey Coaches

Registration Open – 2026 Healthy Living Leader Training

I·SPARC is excited to announce that the registration for the 2026 Regional Healthy Living Leader Training sessions is now open! These sessions are complimentary for those working within Indigenous communities who want to deliver an Honour Your Health Challenge or Indigenous RunWalkWheel program. Region Location Hotel Dates Northwest Smithers Prestige Hudson Bay Lodge & Conference Centre Sept. 22 - 23 Northeast Prince George Coast Prince George Oct. 6 - 7 Interior Kamloops Sandman Signature Kamloops Hotel Oct. 26 - 27 [...]

By |2026-08-18T16:24:40-07:00August 18th, 2026|Comments Off on Registration Open – 2026 Healthy Living Leader Training

2026 Pathways: Indigenous Sport Leadership Gatherings – Vancouver Event Registration

I·SPARC, in partnership with the BC Regional Sport Alliance, is pleased to present the 2nd in-person gathering of 2026, that will bring together Indigenous community champions, coaches, leaders, recreation managers, youth workers, and other advocates in the fields of sport, recreation, physical activity, health, and education to LEARN, SHARE, EXPLORE and ENGAGE. https://youtu.be/njGxVmJodW4?si=NVt3rem1JgPNXifI   Workshops will be delivered by both I·SPARC and our BC Regional Sport Alliance partner - CSI-Pacific - and will include valuable education and training opportunities. [...]

By |2026-08-11T15:31:29-07:00August 11th, 2026|Comments Off on 2026 Pathways: Indigenous Sport Leadership Gatherings – Vancouver Event Registration

Indigenous Pathways at the Kelowna 2026 BC Summer Games 

Five sports offering Indigenous sport programming opportunities at Kelowna 2026 BC Summer Games ORIGINAL POST FROM BC GAMES SOCIETY - July 23, 2026 Indigenous Pathways at the Kelowna 2026 BC Summer GamesKELOWNA, B.C. — Through strategic partnerships with the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC), respective Provincial Sport Organizations (PSOs), and the BC Games Society, Indigenous pathway initiatives in Baseball, Box Lacrosse, Canoe/Kayak, Ultimate, and Wrestling will give more athletes the opportunity to continue their sporting ambitions. “The BC [...]

By |2026-07-23T12:29:44-07:00July 23rd, 2026|Comments Off on Indigenous Pathways at the Kelowna 2026 BC Summer Games 
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