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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 11, 2017 I·SPARC UNVEILS NEW TEAM BC THEME SONG 545 Indigenous Athletes and Coaches from Team BC will sing new theme song at the 2017 North American Indigenous Games Victoria, BC – After launching a province-wide competition, the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) has unveiled Team BC’s new theme song set to premiere at the Toronto 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG). The song will be used to inspire Team BC during competitions [...]

We are less than a week away from the Toronto 2017 North American Indigenous Games Opening Ceremonies! Team BC's Mission Staff are dedicated to supporting the hundreds of athletes, coaches and managers who will compete at this year's NAIG and providing the best, most memorable experience for everyone! Here are some updates from Team BC and the Toronto 2017 NAIG Host Society.   The NAIG Host Society Sport Schedules: Team BC NAIG - Athlete Checklist Check back often for more [...]

The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council is pleased to announce the Regional Leader Training Session dates for 2017. These free training sessions are open to community members passionate about delivering healthy living programs in First Nations, Métis chartered communities, and friendship centres. Region Location Hotel Dates Northwest Terrace Best Western Inn Sep. 27 – 28 Northeast Prince George Coast Inn of the North Oct. 5 – 6 Interior Kamloops Sandman Signature Oct. 18 – 19 Van. Island Nanaimo Coast Bastion [...]

(May 26 2017) – Team BC is pleased to announce the official basketball rosters for the 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) in Toronto, Ontario. At the 2014 NAIG, Team BC Basketball won 2 gold medals, 2 silver medals and 1 bronze medal. Team BC Basketball will be represented by:

(May 16, 2017) – Team BC is pleased to announce its official Softball rosters for the 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) to be held in Toronto, Ontario. Team BC held tryouts in Penticton, Chilliwack, Nanaimo and Prince George in August of 2016 where 114 athletes competed for spots on Team BC's Softball Development Squads. At selection camps held this spring, Team BC finalized its rosters with 14 players per team. Team BC Softball will be represented by:

For Immediate Release Team BC unveils custom art to unite athletes at Games (May 17, 2017) - This summer, Team BC athletes will represent our province at two major multi-sport Games - the 2017 Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg and the 2017 North American Indigenous Games in Toronto. The organizers of the two Team BC contingents are excited to unveil a custom art design that was commissioned to celebrate the spirit of teamwork and cooperation. While both teams compete under [...]

(May 16, 2017) –  The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is pleased to announce Team BC’s results from the 2017 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC), held May 1-6, 2017 in the Cowichan Valley, British Columbia. Team BC was represented at the 2017 NAHC by one male team and one female team — each team comprised of the province’s top Indigenous Midget age players. Team BC’s female and male squads both earned bronze medals in an extremely competitive [...]

(May 15, 2017) – Team BC is pleased to announce the official Golf roster for the 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) to be held in Toronto, Ontario. At the 2014 NAIG, Team BC’s golf squad won three gold medals. Team BC Golf will be represented by:

(May 11, 2017) – Team BC is pleased to announce its official Canoe/Kayak rosters for the 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) to be held in Toronto, Ontario. Team BC held its initial selection camp at the BC Aboriginal Canoe/Kayak Championships on September 17-18, 2016 where 102 athletes competed for spots on Team BC's Development Squad. Team BC finalized its roster at selection camps held this spring. Team BC Canoe/Kayak will be represented by: Coaching Staff: Peter Amos, Co-Head Coach Chrystal [...]

Team BC Athlete Fee Announced for the 2017 Toronto NAIG Our journey towards the 2017 Toronto North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) is well underway. Through the months of athlete selection processes we are confident we are assembling a strong, competitive team that will represent BC in Toronto. The 2017 NAIG will be an unforgettable experience for all of Team BC and through the collaborative effort of the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) and the Province of British [...]