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The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is pleased to announce the launch of Team BC's official online merchandise store! For a limited time, friends, families and fans can purchase official merchandise to show their support for Team BC's athletes who will represent the province at the upcoming 2023 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG)! The online store will close June 4th, 2023 at 11:59 pm (PT). No orders will be accepted after the closing date. All orders will [...]

(May 25, 2023) I·SPARC is seeking applications for three Director positions, whose terms are expiring in 2023. As a volunteer directed Society, the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is seeking individuals who possess an assortment of business skill sets to serve on its board, but who are also representing the following: One individual who is associated with a First Nation Community One individual who is associated with a Métis Chartered Community, One individual who is associated with a British Columbia Aboriginal Friendship Centre, and Applicants should also [...]

The Aboriginal Sport Circle is excited to announce the launch of the 2023 Tom Longboat National Awards nomination period! As a program of the Aboriginal Sport Circle, the Tom Longboat Awards provide a forum for the acknowledging the growth and strength of the Aboriginal sport movement in Canada and its tremendous impact on the sport development from community level participation to elite level competition.Eligibility The Awards typically honour the accomplishments of an athlete within a given program year (September 1st [...]

March 15, 2023 To: Players, Coaches, Volunteers and Fans Re: Junior All Native Tournament I provide this message of encouragement for all who are involved with supporting our young athletes to prepare for and play in the Junior All Native Tournament. To the players, you are to be commended for your dedication to your sport and your team. Remember you are an ambassador for your community, and keep in mind and practice Respect for your coaches, volunteers, officials, and your [...]

We invite First Nations, Métis Chartered Communities, Friendship Centres and other not-for-profit Indigenous organizations to request to host Youth Sport Development Camps, Coaching Certification Courses, and/or Officials Training Sessions in their community/Centre. To apply for a program to be delivered in your community, please contact your Regional Coordinator, or fill out a host application using the links below. Request to Host a Sport Camp in your Community I·SPARC invites First Nations, Métis Chartered Communities, Friendship Centres and other not-for-profit organizations [...]

The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is a provincial organization established for the purpose of improving the health outcomes of Indigenous people by supporting and encouraging physically active individuals, families, and communities. The programs and services delivered by I·SPARC are designed to build capacity and increase access to sport, recreation, and physical activity in First Nations, Aboriginal Friendship Centres, Métis Chartered Communities, schools, and other delivery agencies throughout British Columbia. General Description I·SPARC is currently seeking a [...]