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      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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

The Stepping Stones to Indigenous Sport and Physical Activity Participation E-Learning Course has been designed for coaches and sport leaders, like yourself. The purpose of this training is to: Increase your knowledge of the stages of the Indigenous Long-Term Participant Development Pathway (ILTPD) Help you better understand the needs of Indigenous participants and athletes, including First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples Enhance your ability to run developmentally and holistically appropriate programs for Indigenous participants and athletes When you have completed [...]

  I∙SPARC is pleased to announce that its office will be relocating to a new space to better serve its community and partners. While phone numbers, email addresses, and team contacts will remain the same, all physical operations, mail, and deliveries will transition to the new location effective July 15, 2026.     NEW ADDRESS DETAILS:    I∙SPARC (Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council) Suite 315 – 1443 Craigflower Road Victoria, BC V9A 7C3     ACTION REQUESTED FOR [...]

I∙SPARC is pleased to announce its upcoming BC Indigenous Provincial Athlete Development Camp for beach volleyball. 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 young athletes interested in participating [...]