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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Northeast Honours 8 Oustanding Indigenous Athletes!

Northeast Honours Recipients of the 2018 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport Eight Outstanding Indigenous Athletes Receive Prestigious Award   Photo Credit David Luggi. (Back row) Letty Gingell, Nawican Friendship Centre, Ken Edzerza, I·SPARC Regional Lead Northeast, Teaira Bishop, Northeast Recipient, Sydney Kelly, Northeast Recipient, Loveena McCorkell, Northeast Recipient, Camryn Scully, Northeast Recipient, Rick Brant, I·SPARC Executive Director, Murphy Abraham, I·SPARC Regional Lead Alternate, Northeast, (Front row) Métis Elder Rose Bortolon, Daniel Sturgeon, Northeast Recipient, Nicholas Krawczyk, [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:30-07:00October 29th, 2018|0 Comments
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EMPLOYMENT NOTICE – Provincial Coordinator – Performance Sport (maternity leave-12 month term)

EMPLOYMENT NOTICE Provincial Coordinator – Performance Sport (maternity leave - 12 month term) The mission of the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is to improve the health outcomes of Indigenous people throughout 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, Métis Chartered Communities, Aboriginal Friendship Centres, schools, and other delivery agencies across the province. [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:31-07:00October 3rd, 2018|0 Comments
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December 2018 FitNation Leader Training

  DECEMBER 2018 FITNATION LEADER TRAINING Now Accepting Applications! Submit your application today and join 100+ FitNation leaders delivering programs across the province! Twelve successful applicants will enjoy 3 days of experiential learning, mastering the dynamic movements of FitNation, led by Master Facilitators and FitNation Mentors. 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 [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:31-07:00September 29th, 2018|0 Comments
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National Coaches Week!

The week of September 22-30th, 2018 is National Coaches Week, a time to celebrate the positive impact coaches have on athletes and communities across Canada. The annual campaign is an opportunity to recognize coaches for the integral role they play by saying #ThanksCoach! Coaches are a valuable contributor to communities across Canada.  I·SPARC wishes to recognize and thank the hundreds of coaches who contribute their time and energy to the Indigenous communities across the province of BC! I·SPARC is celebrating [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:31-07:00September 13th, 2018|0 Comments
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