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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 [...]

I·SPARC is pleased to announce the dates and theme for our annual series of Regional Engagement Sessions held across BC this fall! This year's regional meetings will be held virtually - bringing together individuals, community leaders, organizations and others working in the areas of sport, recreation, physical activity, health, wellness, youth, and education over interactive zoom platform to engage in a forum that will explore: Safely Returning to Activity - sharing how communities are staying inspired and active during COVID-19 pandemic; barriers, challenges, successes, best practices [...]

Call for Nominations – Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport I·SPARC to Honour Outstanding Young Indigenous Athletes in BC Victoria, BC (September 24, 2020) – The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC), in collaboration with the Province of British Columbia, launched the nomination process for the 2020 Premier’s Award for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport. These awards provide a unique opportunity to celebrate the outstanding achievements of Indigenous athletes who excel in performance sport and who are using [...]

EMPLOYMENT NOTICE  Finance and Administrative Coordinator  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 [...]

Aboriginal Sport Circle EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Board of Directors August 2020 Application Package is due 5 pm EST September 15, 2020 The Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC) Board of Directors (BOD) is extending a call for the Expression of Interest from individuals interested in serving on the board for a two (2) year term commencing in the Fall of 2020. As per the ASC By-Laws (Article 4.6), current board members at the end of their term are not required to submit [...]