NEWS RELEASE Canucks for Kids Fund Boosts I·SPARC’s RISE Program with Major Investment Traditional Territory of the Quw’utsun (Cowichan) Tribes, Duncan B.C. (May 14, 2026) – The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is proud to announce a $75,000 contribution from the Canucks for Kids Fund (CFKF) in support of the continued growth [...]
Eligible groups can now express their interest in having a mini-pitch built in their community. On March 19, 2026, the Province of British Columbia, viaSport, and Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced that as many as 20 communities will be chosen to receive a state-of-the-art soccer mini-pitch, in celebration of the FIFA World Cup 2026™. The Province of B.C. and viaSport are providing $10 million to help bring this project to life, with Vancouver Whitecaps FC contributing an additional $3 million to support its success. Mini-pitches are a modular, outdoor infrastructure ideal for rural and urban settings, schools and community spaces. These soccer mini-pitches can help turn [...]
Application Process Open for I·SPARC Board Positions May 6, 2026 As a volunteer directed Society, the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is seeking three individuals who possess an assortment of business skill sets to serve on its board. The three new Directors will fill the following positions: One individual who is a citizen or member of a British Columbia First Nation Community One individual who is a citizen of Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) One individual who is associated with a British [...]
2026 British Columbia Indigenous Golf Championships Calling all Golfers! The 2026 British Columbia Indigenous Championship will be held at the Campbell River Golf Club, at the Naturally Pacific Resort. The event takes place from June 16-18, 2026. The event is organized by British Columbia Golf, which includes a women's and men's tournament. Registration will remain open until June 7th. For full tournament info and to register please visit link below: Volunteers Needed British Columbia Golf is seeking volunteers to [...]
NEWS RELEASE I·SPARC’s Corinne McKay, Alex Nelson, and Rick Brant Honoured with King Charles III Coronation Medal Traditional Territory of the Quw’utsun (Cowichan) Tribes, Duncan B.C. (April 20, 2026) – Three distinguished leaders of the Indigenous sport movement in British Columbia—Corinne McKay, Alex Nelson, and Rick Brant have been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal. This prestigious honour recognizes their decades of unwavering service, leadership, and transformative contributions to Indigenous communities, physical activity, and provincial reconciliation through the power [...]
Team BC Announces Rosters for 2026 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I∙SPARC) is pleased to announce the players and volunteer personnel who will represent British Columbia in the 2026 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC). The 2026 NAHC will be hosted at the Co-operators Centre on Treaty 4 territory in Regina, SK, from May 4-10th. I·SPARC hosted its Team BC Player Selection Camp from March 28-30th, 2026 in Kamloops, B.C. at MacArthur Island [...]
Reclaiming Our Plates, Reclaiming Our Health: Introducing the First Peoples Food Wellness Hub For First Peoples, the land has always been the primary provider. For generations, the forests, rivers, and oceans have offered more than just sustenance—they have provided the medicines and nourishment that maintain the physical, spiritual, mental, and emotional health of our communities. Today, we are seeing a powerful reclamation of these systems. While modern science is beginning to "discover" the benefits of land-based diets, Indigenous peoples have [...]
Meet the Coaching Staff leading Team BC enroute to the 2026 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships As Team BC prepares to take the national stage at the 2026 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC), the foundation of the program lies in the strength of its leadership. I∙SPARC is excited to highlight the volunteer coaches, managers, and trainers who will support our athletes during the May 4–10, 2026 tournament in Regina, Saskatchewan. Set to compete at the Co‑operators Centre on Treaty 4 territory, [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - VIA BC LIONS March 31, 2026 BC LIONS’ INDIGENOUS YOUTH PROGRAM IS BACK FOR A FIFTH SEASON OF FLAG FOOTBALL AND TEAM BUILDING (Vancouver)- The BC Lions are proud to kick off the 2026 Indigenous Youth Program on Tuesday, April 7 with flag football practices around Greater Vancouver. Back for a fifth season, IYP is in partnership with Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I-SPARC). The program is an integral part of our organization’s continued [...]
Here are the six regional videos that were produced for the 2025 Premiers Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport. The recipients were announced March 25, 2026 and each region was featured daily from March 25- March 30. These regional recipients automatically serve as nominees for the Provincial Awards, which will be announced in the coming months. Thanks to everyone for the overwhelming support in recognizing these amazing Indigenous athletes throughout the province! https://youtu.be/md0RWmrNj3I?si=R1Odusq_SjpJ0wGo https://youtu.be/flmBe4RGh3Q?si=sZYQKefMQWfkDZd0 https://youtu.be/vpXuZNz-JK4?si=gQUVJzrKdwdievje [...]
