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December 5 - 7th Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel Richmond BC Apply Now: FitNation Application Form Deadline to Apply: Oct. 11th, 2017, 4pm The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is pleased to announce the intake of applications for the 2017 FitNation Leader Training Forum. Submit your application today for the opportunity to join our team of 76 FitNation leaders across the province!If you have experience as a coach, personal/fitness trainer, background in delivering sport, physical activity, or recreation [...]

The N7 Fund is Nike’s long-term commitment to bring sport and all its benefits to Native American and Aboriginal communities in North America, with a focus on youth. We believe that kids are made to play, and through sport, Native youth can unleash the power of their generation. We believe in the unifying power of sport to empower communities to take on some of the greatest challenges that Native American and Aboriginal youth face, such as diabetes, obesity, suicide, and [...]

EMPLOYMENT NOTICE Regional Sport and Physical Activity Coordinator – Vancouver Island 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 [...]

                 Aboriginal RunWalk and Honour Your Health Challenge Leader Training Victoria, BC (August 23, 2017) - The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council is pleased to announce that registration is open for the 2017 Regional Leader Training Sessions (RTS), offered through the Aboriginal Healthy Living Activities (AHLA), in partnership with SportMedBC. The RTS are offered to individuals working within, or representing an Indigenous community, who are committed to delivering a healthy living program [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Call for Nominations – Premier’s Awards for Aboriginal Youth Excellence in Sport I·SPARC Launches Nomination Process to Honour Outstanding Young Indigenous Athletes in B.C. Victoria, B.C. (August 9, 2017) – The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC), in collaboration with the Province of British Columbia, is launching the nomination process for the 2017 Premier’s Award for Aboriginal Youth Excellence in Sport. These awards provide a unique opportunity to celebrate the outstanding achievements of Indigenous athletes [...]

2017 National Tom Longboat Awards - Call for Nominations The Tom Longboat Awards were established in 1951 to recognize Aboriginal athletes for their outstanding contributions to sport in Canada. With a few exceptions, the Awards have been given out every year since its inauguration. It remains the longest standing and one of the most prestigious awards for Aboriginal athletes in the country. As a program of the Aboriginal Sport Circle, the Tom Longboat Awards provide a forum for acknowledging the [...]

EMPLOYMENT NOTICE Manager, Premier’s Awards and Communications (1 year term position) The mission of the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & 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 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 the Province. General Description [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2017 TEAM BC WINS OVERALL TEAM TITLE FOR 2017 NAIG Last Day of Competitions Brings Team BC’s Medal Count to 176 Toronto, ON – After a week of competitions at the Toronto 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG), Team BC has won the Overall Team Title. Team BC competed in 13 sports and won a total of 176 medals (65 gold, 57 Silver, 54 bronze) over the course of the competition week. This put the [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 21, 2017 TEAM BC’S BADMINTON, BASKETBALL AND SOCCER WIN GOLD! Athletics, Swimming, Lacrosse and Softball Bring in 45 Medals, Bringing Team BC’s Total to 181 Toronto, ON – Team BC’s badminton team earned two gold medals in their final matches, a first in Team BC history. Team BC has not earned a gold medal in badminton since the 2008 NAIG. Jarin Davison and Kyler Wilson beat Team Saskatchewan in the third set, winning a gold medal [...]