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BC Indigenous Provincial Athlete Development Camps

The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I∙SPARC) is pleased to announce the dates and locations of several events within the 2017-18 series of BC Indigenous Provincial Athlete Development Camps. Launched in 2011, the annual BC Indigenous Provincial Championships and Camps were established to support Indigenous athlete and coach development in sports featured in the North American Indigenous Games and support the creation of a strong, coordinated and competitive Team BC program.  The following BC Indigenous Provincial Championships and [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:31-07:00December 14th, 2017|0 Comments

Winter 2018 – Call for Host Applications

I·SPARC invites First Nations, Métis Chartered Communities, Friendship Centres and other not-for-profit Indigenous organizations to apply to host a Sport Development Camp, Coaching Certification Course, and/or Officials Training Session in their community/organization.  The sport camps or courses are community-based programs and can range from 1-2 day events up to multi-week sessions. Each of our 6 Regional Committees have identified priority sports for their respective region and these priority sports serve as the focal point for region-wide sport development in the [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:31-07:00December 12th, 2017|0 Comments

Employment Opportunity – Regional Coordinator (Vancouver Island)

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 [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:31-07:00December 8th, 2017|0 Comments

2020 NAIG Bid Process – Letters of Intent due January 12, 2018

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 [...]

By |2018-02-27T05:11:27-07:00December 7th, 2017|0 Comments

Fueling Youth Performance Athlete Training Program 

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 [...]

By |2018-02-27T05:12:15-07:00November 28th, 2017|0 Comments

I·SPARC seeking Indigenous coaching staff and announces Team BC Player Selection Camp for 2018 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships

Tuesday, November 7, 2017 – The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I∙SPARC) is issuing a province-wide call for qualified Indigenous hockey coaches to apply to serve on the Team BC volunteer coaching staff and is also pleased to announce the details of the Player Selection Camp for Team BC’s participation in the 2018 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC).  The 2018 NAHC will be hosted in Membertou First Nation, Nova Scotia, May 6-12, 2018. CALL FOR COACH APPLICATIONS Applications [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:31-07:00November 7th, 2017|0 Comments

Equipment Grant Fall 2017- Call for Applications

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 [...]

By |2018-02-27T05:18:35-07:00October 18th, 2017|0 Comments

Registration Open for Regional Engagement Meetings and Premier’s Awards Celebration

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 [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:31-07:00October 13th, 2017|0 Comments

2017 FitNation Applications Now Open

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 [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:31-07:00October 3rd, 2017|0 Comments

External Grant Opportunity: N7 Fund

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 [...]

By |2018-02-27T05:23:53-07:00September 15th, 2017|0 Comments
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