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I·SPARC Honours Provincial Recipients of the Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport 12 Outstanding Athletes Receive Prestigious Award at Gathering Our Voices Opening Ceremony Port Alberni, B.C. (March 20, 2019) – The Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport were presented last night to twelve outstanding Indigenous youth athletes from across British Columbia. The Awards were presented by the Honourable Scott Fraser, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation during a formal celebration held during the opening ceremony [...]

Registration now extended to midnight, Sunday, March 24th  I∙SPARC is pleased to announce its Team BC Coaching Staff and to announce that registration is open for the Player Selection Camp to select Indigenous athletes to Team BC to participate in the 2019 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC). About the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC) The NAHC provides a forum for elite Bantam/Midget age Aboriginal hockey players from across Canada. The event aids in fostering cultural unity and pride and celebrates [...]

The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I∙SPARC) is pleased to present these provincial athlete development camps in partnership with the BC Athletics, BC Target Sports Association, and British Columbia Golf. Who: BC Indigenous Youth (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) Male and Female ages 11-18. Cost: FREE!!!   Thanks to the support of the Province of BC, the fee to participate in the camps is FREE and includes lunch and snacks. Pre-Registration is Required!  Limited Space is available at each camp. Equipment will be provided; please bring [...]

2018 marked the 10th anniversary of the Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Strategy. It is with great pride that we reflect on the important work that has taken place over the past decade and celebrate the transformative change in the health and well-being of Indigenous people across BC, resulting from our shared efforts. We are pleased to share with you I∙SPARC’s 10 Year Stewardship Report. Rick Brant Executive Director I∙SPARC

STRATEGY RENEWAL SURVEY As we look to renew the 2008 Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Strategy and continue to build on the strengths of I·SPARC, we have undertaken a comprehensive engagement process to gain perspectives on Indigenous sport and healthy living from individuals, communities, leaders, and stakeholders. To complement the 2018 Regional Engagement Meetings, which took place in late October and November, this survey is designed to enhance the information gathered to date. Your feedback is important to this [...]

ISPARC is pleased to present this provincial athlete development camp in partnership with the Tk’emlúps te Secwepemc and the BC Wrestling Association. Please wear proper indoor shoes and comfortable clothing for physical activity. Instruction will be based on age and wrestling experience. Sanctioned event by BC Wrestling with facilitator Greg Edgelow (1994 Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist, Olympian and National Champion). REGISTRATION: Who: BC Indigenous Youth (all genders). All levels welcome from beginners to experienced wrestlers. Ages: 10 - 18 When: [...]

ISPARC seeking volunteer Team BC coaches for Halifax 2020 North American Indigenous Games Tuesday, December 18, 2018 – ISPARC is seeking committed and enthusiastic sport leaders for volunteer coach positions to serve on Team BC in various sports for the 2020 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) to be held in Halifax, July 12-18, 2020. ISPARC is the recognized Indigenous Sport body that oversees the operations of Team BC for the NAIG. Team BC is led and managed by the Team BC [...]

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 [...]