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I∙SPARC's Healthy Living Team have been busy during the fall months delivering Regional Leader Training across the province. At time of writing, three locations have been successfully delivered across the Northwest (Smithers), Interior (Kamloops), and Northeast (Prince George) Regions. Over 100 attendees have experienced a mix of holistic teachings, program development, cultural activities, movement and a great deal of joy! I∙SPARC would like to thank all of the leaders, facilitators, hotel staff and team for creating these incredible events over [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 10, 2025 NAIG Council Announces New Timeline and Bid Process for 2028 North American Indigenous Games The North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) Council has announced that, following the withdrawal of hosting rights previously granted to the Calgary Host Society and efforts to identify a path forward, it will delay the next Games by one year. This decision reflects the Council’s commitment to maintaining the hosting standards and ensuring the continued success and sustainability of the NAIG [...]

Call for Coaches: Aboriginal Apprentice Coach Program at the 2027 Canada Games The Aboriginal Apprentice Coach Program is a partnership between the Provincial/Territorial Coaching Representatives (PTCRs), the Provincial/Territorial Aboriginal Sport Bodies (PTASBs), the Canada Games Council (CGC), and the Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC). This program provides the opportunity for each province and territory to send two Indigenous coaches to the Canada Games in apprenticeship roles. The CGC, the ASC, and PTCRs & the PTASBs strongly believe that the apprenticeship program [...]

I·SPARC, in partnership with the BC Regional Sport Alliance, is pleased to present the second in-person gathering of 2025, that will bring together Indigenous community champions, coaches, leaders, recreation managers, youth workers, and other advocates in the fields of sport, recreation, physical activity, health, and education to LEARN, SHARE, EXPLORE and ENGAGE. Workshops will be delivered by both I·SPARC and our BC Regional Sport Alliance partners and will include valuable education and training and/or certification opportunities. We invite you to [...]

The Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC) is excited to announce that the bid process for hosting the 2028 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC) is now open! Letters of intent and bid fees are due by November 17th, 2025. For any questions or submissions, please reach out to nahc@aboriginalsportcircle.ca To view the bid manual please visit: https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/the-asc-announces-the-bid-process-for-the-2028-national-aboriginal-hockey-championships-nahc  

The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is pleased to announce that the nomination period is now open to nominate athletes for the 2025 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport. OVERVIEW The Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport recognizes athletes who have achieved excellence in performance sport and are regarded for their leadership qualities both on and off the field of play. The awards were founded in 2015 and boast an impressive list of [...]

The Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC) is excited to announce that the bid process for hosting the 2027 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC) is now open! Letters of intent and bid fees are due by October 10th, 2025. For any questions or submissions, please reach out to nahc@aboriginalsportcircle.ca To view the bid manual please visit: https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/the-bid-process-is-now-open-for-the-national-aboriginal-hockey-championships-nahc-2027

I·SPARC is excited to announce that the registration for the 2025 Regional Healthy Living Leader Training sessions is now open! These sessions are complimentary for those working within Indigenous communities who want to deliver an Honour Your Health Challenge or Indigenous RunWalkWheel program. Region Location Hotel Dates Northwest Smithers* Prestige Hudson Bay Lodge & Conference Centre Sept. 24 - 25 Northeast Prince George Coast Prince George Oct. 7 - 8 Interior Kamloops Sandman Signature Kamloops Hotel Oct. 20 - 21 [...]