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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 [...]

(May 2, 2017) – Team BC is pleased to announce its official lacrosse rosters for the 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) to be held in Toronto, Ontario. Tryouts were held in Kamloops, BC on August 13-14, 2016 where 110 athletes competed for spots on Team BC's Development Squad. Team BC's lacrosse rosters were finalized during selection camps held in the spring. Female Box Lacrosse is a newly added category to the Games and Team BC is proud to field a competitive [...]

Team BC Announces Wrestling Team for the 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) (April 26, 2017) – Team BC is pleased to announce its official wrestling roster for the 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) in Toronto, Ontario. At the 2014 NAIG, Team BC’s wrestling squad won two gold medals. This year, Team BC received thirteen applications and has selected 11 athletes to represent British Columbia at the 2017 NAIG. Team BC Wrestling will be represented by:       [...]

I·SPARC Accepting Applications for Volunteer Team BC Chaperones for 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) April 27, 2017 – The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is seeking individuals interested in serving on Team BC’s volunteer staff as a chaperone for the 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG). The 2017 NAIG will take place from July 16-22, 2017 in Toronto, Ontario where 5,000 youth athletes and coaches will come together to celebrate sport excellence, cultural unity and pride. Applications [...]

Team BC Announces Athletics Team for the 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) (April 18, 2017) – Team BC is pleased to announce its official athletics roster for the 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) in Toronto, Ontario. At the 2014 NAIG, Team BC’s athletics squad won 21 medals with 12 athletes taking home gold. This year, Team BC received over fifty applications and has selected 36 athletes to represent British Columbia at the 2017 NAIG. Team BC Athletics will [...]