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I·SPARC announces appointment of Board of Directors

Victoria, BC (April 23, 2021) – A newly elected Board of Directors brings years of experience, leadership, and balanced representation from First Nations, Métis, and Aboriginal Friendship Centres to advance the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council’s (I·SPARC) mission of improving the health and well-being of Indigenous people throughout BC. “I know the investments we make in our youth and our people will reap many social benefits. We’re investing in the leaders of tomorrow,” said Corinne McKay, who was [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:26-07:00April 23rd, 2021|0 Comments
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Employment Notice – Finance Manager

EMPLOYMENT NOTICE - Finance Manager 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 [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:26-07:00April 18th, 2021|0 Comments
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Calling photographers of all ages and abilities

(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 [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:26-07:00April 15th, 2021|0 Comments
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Popular JigFit and Powwow Impact workouts return

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 [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:26-07:00April 9th, 2021|0 Comments
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Employment Notice – Regional Sport and Physical Activity Coordinator (Northeast)

EMPLOYMENT NOTICE — Regional Sport and Physical Activity Coordinator – Northeast Region  The mission of the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is to improve the health outcomes of Indigenous people across British Columbia by supporting and encouraging physically active communities. The programs delivered by the I·SPARC are designed to build capacity and increase access to sport, recreation and physical activity in First Nations, Métis Chartered Communities, Aboriginal Friendship Centres, schools and other delivery agencies throughout BC.  General Description  I·SPARC is [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:26-07:00March 24th, 2021|0 Comments
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Olympian featured speaker during week of virtual events for International Women’s Day

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 [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:26-07:00March 7th, 2021|0 Comments
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Employment Notice – Senior Manager, Communications and Recognition Programs 

  EMPLOYMENT NOTICE - Senior Manager, Communications and Recognition Programs  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 [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:26-07:00March 4th, 2021|0 Comments
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Free, Family Fun Dance/Fitness Workshop Series

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 [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:26-07:00February 19th, 2021|0 Comments
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Apply to become a FitNation Leader!

  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 [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:26-07:00February 11th, 2021|0 Comments
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Deadline Extended: 2021 Equipment Grant application intake

Applications are now being accepted for the winter edition of the Equipment Grant Program. DEADLINE EXTENDED: I·SPARC (The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council) is accepting applications for its winter edition of the Equipment Grant Program through to February 5, 2021 by 5 p.m. All First Nations, Métis Chartered Communities and Friendship Centres are eligible to apply for the Equipment Grant. In addition, some community not-for-profit organizations that deliver Indigenous sport, recreation and/or physical activity programs are [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:26-07:00January 22nd, 2021|0 Comments
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