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(April 15, 2021) - A unique project to educate Indigenous children and youth about cultural activities, while also encouraging physical activity, has launched through a photography contest. Open to photographers of all ages and abilities, the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council’s (I·SPARC) Healthy Living team will hand out grand prizes of $25 gift certificates to the winners whose photos will be featured on a set of activity cards linking Indigenous cultural sports and activities to physical literacy. The grand [...]

I·SPARC, in partnership with Madelaine McCallum, is pleased to present this free six-week JigFit and Powwow Impact series of workshops. The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council is pleased to announce the return of Jig Fit and Powwow Impact workouts. After a great response to the workshops held earlier this year, Madelaine McCallum, a dancer originally from Île-à-la-Crosse, Sask., will be hosting another six weeks of free Jig Fit and Powwow Impact workouts. The Cree/Métis artist, dancer and [...]

A chance to chat with an Olympic hockey player will be among some of the highlights as the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) invite youth to celebrate International Women’s Day with a whole week of free, fun activities. I·SPARC is embracing the International Women’s Day (March 8) theme of #ChooseToChallenge by recognizing that we can all choose to challenge and call out gender bias and inequality to help create an inclusive world. They also are asking people [...]

I·SPARC, in partnership with Madelaine McCallum, is pleased to present this free six-week "Jig Fit" series of workshops. Join Madelaine McCallum, a dancer originally from Île-à-la-Crosse, Sask., as she shares her passion and knowledge of dance and culture. The Cree/Métis artist, dancer and choreographer, is hosting free, six-week, virtual, all-ages Jig Fit Workouts and a six-week Powwow Impact series, in partnership with the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council.  McCallum has been jigging since she could walk [...]

  APPLICATION CLOSED Online FitNation Leader Training April 13 – 15, 2021 Hosted ONLINE via Zoom! Live-streamed from Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ territories The FitNation program is in high-demand for communities, designed for community champions looking to enhance their peoples’ well-being with a fun and safe physical activity program designed for Anyone, Anytime, Anywhere. If you have a passion for keeping your community moving, then we encourage you to apply for FitNation! FitNation Leader Training equips leaders with the skills and [...]

As a volunteer directed Society, the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is seeking a variety of individuals who possess an assortment of business skill sets to serve on its board. We are seeking Directors who reflect our values, priorities and are responsive to our mission: to build programs and services that positively impact the health and well-being of Indigenous individuals, families, and communities throughout British Columbia.  Recruitment Philosophy  Equity and Diversity – inclusive of First Nations (those [...]

 EMPLOYMENT NOTICE Sport & Physical Activity Coordinator - Northeast Region 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 [...]