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Deadline for Applications - November 10th, 2017 at 5 pm.  All First Nations, Métis Chartered Communities and Friendship Centres are eligible to apply for the Indigenous Equipment Grant for up to $1500. In addition, some community not-for-profit organizations that deliver Indigenous sport, recreation and/or physical activity programs will be eligible to apply. The equipment must be used to promote healthy active lifestyles for Indigenous communities by reducing barriers and increasing access to sport, recreation and physical activity programs. Before applying, please [...]

The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is hosting its annual series of Regional Engagement Meetings in each of its six (6) regions. The Regional Engagement Meetings provide an opportunity for individuals and leaders involved in the areas of sport, recreation, physical activity, fitness, health, and youth programming to gather and discuss the following: Increasing awareness of I·SPARC, our Regional Committee structure, program areas, and report on the achievements within the 2016/2017 fiscal year; Providing a forum to [...]

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 [...]