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I·SPARC announces Team BC Player Selection Camp for 2019 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships

Tuesday, December 18, 2018 – I∙SPARC is pleased to announce the details of the Player Selection Camp for Team BC’s participation in the 2019 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC).  The 2019 NAHC will be hosted in Whitehorse, Yukon, May 6-12, 2019. 2019 TEAM BC PLAYER SELECTION CAMP Top Indigenous male and female hockey players are invited to participate in the 2019 Team BC Player Selection Camp where players will be evaluated and selected over a three-day period by the Team [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:29-07:00December 18th, 2018|0 Comments

I·SPARC Seeking Host Communities for 2019/20 series of BC Indigenous Provincial Championships and Camps

Deadline to apply to host, January 11 The Host Application Process is now open for First Nations, Métis Chartered Communities, Friendship Centres, and other Indigenous organizations to apply to host event(s) within the 2019/20 series of BC Indigenous Provincial Championships and Athlete Development Camps.  Successful community hosts will be awarded a Hosting Grant to help offset the majority of the event operating costs.  The Championships and Development Camps are to be held primarily in the Summer/Fall of 2019 in a variety [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:30-07:00December 4th, 2018|0 Comments

Physical Literacy for Communities – BC Initiative

Physical Literacy for Communities - BC Initiative Funded through the Active People, Active Places, BC Physical Activity Strategy, the Sport for Life Society is delivering the Physical Literacy for Communities BC Initiative (PL4C-BC) in selected communities across the province. The purpose of the PL4C-BC Initiative is to improve the development of physical literacy through a multi-sector community approach, leading to increased physical activity which positively impacts the health and well-being of British Columbians. The project runs from March 2018 to February 2021 and provides up [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:30-07:00November 30th, 2018|0 Comments

Vancouver Island Honours Eight Outstanding Indigenous Athletes

Vancouver Island Honours Recipients of the 2018 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport Eight Outstanding Indigenous Athletes Receive Prestigious Award Photo Credit Melody Charlie. (back row) Wally Samuel, Vancouver Island Co-Lead, I·SPARC, Bryan Baxter, BC Lacrosse Association, Jeannie MacDonald, President, Miki-Siw Métis Association, Rick Lewis, President, Cowichan Valley Métis Nation, Cyndi Stevens, Executive Director, Port Alberni Friendship Center, Alex Nelson, Senior Advisor, I·SPARC, Milly Price, Vancouver Island Co-Lead, I·SPARC,Steven Faryna, Vice-President, Métis Nation of Greater Victoria, Rick [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:30-07:00November 27th, 2018|0 Comments

Fraser Honours Eight Outstanding Indigenous Youth Athletes!

Fraser Honours Recipients of the 2018 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport Eight Outstanding Indigenous Athletes Receive Prestigious Award Photo Credit Venessa Facciotti. 2018 Premier's Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport Recipients (Fraser Region), Kaia Haintz, Darwin Douglas, Taya Suttill, Bradly Tober, Dwight Ballantyne, Tahlaela Marks, Chris Katsiamitas Abbotsford, B.C. (November 20, 2018) – The 2018 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport were presented to eight outstanding Indigenous youth athletes from British Columbia’s [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:30-07:00November 20th, 2018|0 Comments

Six Outstanding Indigenous Youth Athletes Receive Prestigious Award!

Vancouver Coastal Honours Recipients of the 2018 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport Six Outstanding Indigenous Athletes Receive Prestigious Award Photo Credit Kevin Shoesmith (Back row) Rick Brant, I·SPARC Executive Director, Spencer Chandra Herbert, MLA, Vancouver-West End, Courtenay Gibson, I·SPARC Regional Lead, Vancouver Coastal, Robert Smyth, School District #44, Principal, Cameron McBeth, Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre, Darcy Patterson, BC Rugby, Alex Nelson, I·SPARC Senior Advisor, Kim Brooks, First Nations Health Authority Executive Director, Vancouver Coastal Region, Janelle [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:30-07:00November 16th, 2018|0 Comments

Nike N7 Grant Recipients Announced!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Dawn Myrah dawn@weinsteinpr.com (503) 757-7487   Nike N7 Fund Awards Grants to Native American and Aboriginal Youth Organizations that are Leveraging the Power of Sport to Inspire the Next Generation - 20 tribal and community organizations awarded grants to get kids moving so they can lead healthier, happier and more successful lives - Beaverton, Ore. (Nov. 7, 2018) – Nike is proud to announce the latest round of grant recipients for the Nike N7 Fund. As [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:30-07:00November 13th, 2018|0 Comments

Interior Honours 8 Outstanding Indigenous Athletes!

Interior Honours Recipients of the 2018 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport Eight Outstanding Indigenous Athletes Receive Prestigious Award Penticton, B.C. (November 8, 2018) – The 2018 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport were presented last night to eight outstanding Indigenous youth athletes from British Columbia’s Interior Region. The Awards were presented during a formal celebration held at the Outma Sqilx’W Cultural School in Penticton, BC. The Interior is the third of the Indigenous Sport, Physical [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:30-07:00November 9th, 2018|0 Comments

Northwest Honours 9 Indigenous Youth Athletes!

Northwest Honours Recipients of the 2018 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport Nine Outstanding Indigenous Athletes Receive Prestigious Award Photo Credit Thomas Camus, Camus Photography. (Back row) Hereditary Chief Bill Turner, Gitanmaax Chief Councillor, Tracey Woods, Verna Howard, FNHA, Chief Madeek, Wet'suwet'en, Amber Wells, 2017 Northwest Recipient, Smithers Mayor Taylor Bachrach, DeWayne Robinson, I·SPARC Regional Lead, Northwest, Rick Brant, I·SPARC Executive Director, (Front row, Recipients) Jaimie Denny, Mackenzie Gladstone-Howard, Elie Morgan, Tyrell Harris, Honrei Morgan, Blaise Sakac, [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:30-07:00November 6th, 2018|0 Comments

I·SPARC awarded the Premier’s Innovation and Excellence Award!

I·SPARC has been awarded the Premier’s Innovation and Excellence Award in the category of Organizational Excellence along with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture! We are honoured to accept this award and wish to thank everyone who has support and participated in I·SPARC programs. The Premier’s Awards celebrate the best examples of innovation and excellence across the BC Public Service. They showcase the work of some of our most outstanding employees whose professionalism, dedication and innovation have made a [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:30-07:00November 2nd, 2018|0 Comments
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