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I·SPARC, in partnership with the BC Regional Sport Alliance, is excited to announce two Indigenous sport leadership gatherings offered this Fall.  We invite you to mark your calendars for this opportunity! About the Gatherings: These in-person gatherings 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, and engage.  Workshops will be delivered by both I·SPARC and BC Regional Sport Alliance [...]

  The 2024 National Indigenous Basketball Camp (NIBC) took place from September 26 to 30 at the Seven Chiefs Sportsplex on Tsuut'ina First Nation, southwest of Calgary. Organized by Canada Basketball in partnership with the Aboriginal Sport Circle, this inaugural event aimed to foster high-performance basketball development among Indigenous youth aged 13 to 15. The camp brought together forty-two athletes—two males and two females from each province and territory—and Indigenous coaches from across Canada for an elite training and leadership [...]

I∙SPARC is pleased to announce its upcoming BC Indigenous Provincial Athlete Development Camps for soccer and lacrosse. 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. Stay tuned to future announcements about upcoming sports in the winter season. [...]

If you have a passion for creating safe spaces; want to encourage physical, mental, and emotional wellness; and support Indigenous communities to be physically active, then we encourage you to apply for our FitNation Winter Leader Training! This Winter, I·SPARC will welcome 12 new FitNation leaders to participate in 3-days of experiential learning, providing the skills and resources to design and deliver an 8-week FitNation program in their own communities. Selected leaders will learn exercise techniques from master facilitators, including [...]

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 2024 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 [...]

The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is excited to announce an employment opportunity for the position of Provincial Coordinator, Engagement, Food Systems Program. This exciting and dynamic role will support Indigenous communities in BC in achieving their distinct food security and food sovereignty goals. I·SPARC is now in the third year of implementing the Food Systems Program (FSP), funded in partnership with the First Nations Health Authority. The FSP distributes grants and provides support with capacity building [...]

Become an Indigenous RunWalk or Honour Your Health Challenge Leader! The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is excited to announce the registration for the 2024 Regional Healthy Living Leader Training sessions is now OPEN! Join us for two days filled with learning, movement, and laughter. These sessions are complimentary for those working within Indigenous communities who want to deliver an Honour Your Health Challenge or Indigenous RunWalkWheel program. Eligibility: Healthy Living Leader Training is open to individuals [...]

I∙SPARC is pleased to announce its upcoming BC Indigenous Provincial Athlete Development Camps for softball 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, Metis, and Inuit) athletes and coaches throughout the province to gather and compete in events that promote sport excellence while celebrating cultural unity and pride. Stay tuned to future announcements about upcoming sports including soccer, [...]