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Traditional Territory of the Cowichan peoples / Duncan, B.C. (February 2, 2024) – In collaboration with the Province of British Columbia, the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is pleased to open the next intake of applications with the RISE Organizational Grants. This Grant has been developed to provide support for communities and not-for-profit organizations delivering programming targeted to increase participation in sport, physical activity, recreation, and cultural activities for Indigenous and non-Indigenous Children and Youth in Care [...]

Reconciliation and Strength for Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ People Through Sport Sport Canada are currently accepting proposals for projects under Stream Three of the Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities (SSDIC) program and would like to invite you to apply. This intake seeks project proposals with activities that will take place between April 1, 2024 and March 31, 2026. In 2021, the Government of Canada announced investments to expand the use of sport and physical activity programming as [...]

Sport Canada is currently accepting proposals for projects under Stream Two of the Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities (SSDIC) program and would like to invite you to apply. This intake seeks project proposals with activities that will take place between April 1, 2024 and March 31, 2026. In 2018, the Government of Canada announced investments to expand the use of sport and physical activity programming as a means to improve outcomes for Indigenous communities. Stream Two of the [...]

Registration for Team BC's Selection Camp is now open. Team BC will participate in the 2024 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC), featuring U18 Male and Female Divisions. The Selection Camp will be held April 5-7, 2024 in Prince George, BC. Team BC's coaching staff will evaluate players over the three-day camp and select the top 20 male and top 20 female hockey players to represent BC at the NAHC in Grande Prairie, Alberta. Player information, eligibility and sign-up forms can be found [...]

Is your organization in need of new athletic equipment? I·SPARC is accepting applications for its winter edition of the Equipment Grant Program now through to February 7th, 2024! All First Nations, Métis Chartered Communities and Friendship Centres are eligible to apply for the Equipment Grant. In addition, some community not-for-profit organizations that deliver Indigenous sport, recreation and/or physical activity programs may be eligible to apply. We are pleased to announce that for this grant intake, the maximum grant amount will [...]

I∙SPARC is pleased to announce three Athlete Development Camps happening in the first quarter of 2024. These events have been strategically established to support Indigenous athlete development in sports featured in the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG). There will be announcements for all other sports made early in 2024. Please see registration details below. 3-D Archery February 10-11, 2024 at the Fort Nelson Rod & Gun Club in Fort Nelson, BC. I∙SPARC will present this camp in partnership with Fort [...]

I-SPARC Offices will be closed from December 21st to January 2nd. Please see our event calendar for any programs taking place over this time. Thank you from all of our team for your support in 2023. See you in 2024!

I·SPARC is pleased to announce the dates for our annual series of Regional Engagement Sessions held across BC this fall! These annual sessions bring together individuals, community leaders, organizations and others working in the areas of sport, recreation, physical activity, health, wellness, youth, and education over to learn, share and engage.  Tentative themes for this year include: Safe Participation - exploring concept of quality, safe, and healthy participation from Indigenous lens I·SPARC Updates - 2022-23 activities/highlights, 2023 NAIG recap, upcoming [...]