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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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]