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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 28, 2026 The North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) Council is pleased to confirm the age categories and sport-specific birth-year eligibility requirements for the 2028 North American Indigenous Games, which will be hosted in Winnipeg, Manitoba, from July 9-23, 2028. The age categories have been confirmed and approved by the NAIG Council and its Sport Technical Committee to support planning, athlete development, and preparation by participating teams across Canada and the United States. For the 2028 Games, [...]

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 [...]

  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 [...]

      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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]