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On November 1st, the NAIG Council announced the reopening of the bid process for the 2020 North American Indigenous Games. A 2020 NAIG Bid Committee has been convened, and will advise all host candidate cities of the bid evaluation process. The 2020 NAIG Bid Procedures Manual is now available for download here:  2020 NAIG Bid Procedures Manual November 2017 . This manual provides the major milestones that must be met by all bidders, and expectations after the games are awarded. Inquiries [...]

Proudly sponsored by Island Savings; The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (ISPARC) is pleased to partner up with the Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence (PISE) to announce the Fueling Youth Performance Athlete Training Program for Indigenous Youth ages 13-17. ISPARC and PISE will be working together to identify 15 athletes who have demonstrated the drive, skill and determination in their chosen sport to participate in a specialized Strength and Conditioning program with PISE’s Performance Training Coaches. This program is [...]

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 [...]