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Team BC Rosters Announced for 2023 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships

Victoria, B.C. (April 12, 2023) – The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I∙SPARC) is pleased to announce the players and volunteer personnel who will represent British Columbia in the 2023 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC). The 2023 NAHC takes place in Winnipeg, Manitoba from May 7 to May 13, 2023.  I·SPARC hosted its Team BC Player Selection Camp from March 31 to April 2, 2023 in Kamloops, B.C. where over 140 elite Indigenous male and female hockey [...]

By |2023-04-13T20:14:33-07:00April 12th, 2023|Comments Off on Team BC Rosters Announced for 2023 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships
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Message from I·SPARC President to Participants in the Junior All Native Tournament

March 15, 2023 To: Players, Coaches, Volunteers and Fans Re: Junior All Native Tournament I provide this message of encouragement for all who are involved with supporting our young athletes to prepare for and play in the Junior All Native Tournament. To the players, you are to be commended for your dedication to your sport and your team. Remember you are an ambassador for your community, and keep in mind and practice Respect for your coaches, volunteers, officials, and your [...]

By |2023-03-17T13:04:03-07:00March 17th, 2023|Comments Off on Message from I·SPARC President to Participants in the Junior All Native Tournament
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Indigenous Golf Championship of British Columbia

Get ready for the Indigenous Golf Championship of British Columbia! First Nations, Métis and Inuit athletes will have a chance to compete in the inaugural Indigenous Golf Championship of British Columbia this May at the Nk'Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course in the south Okanagan. ⛳ The tournament is a partnership between the Office of the Lieutenant-Governor of B.C. and the Osoyoos Indian Band, which owns the course. The championship will see 128 men, women and youth compete and play together from May 28 [...]

By |2023-03-29T12:31:39-07:00March 17th, 2023|Comments Off on Indigenous Golf Championship of British Columbia
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Call for Host Applications – Spring Camps/Clinics

We invite First Nations, Métis Chartered Communities, Friendship Centres and other not-for-profit Indigenous organizations to request to host Youth Sport Development Camps, Coaching Certification Courses, and/or Officials Training Sessions in their community/Centre. To apply for a program to be delivered in your community, please contact your Regional Coordinator, or fill out a host application using the links below. Request to Host a Sport Camp in your Community I·SPARC invites First Nations, Métis Chartered Communities, Friendship Centres and other not-for-profit organizations [...]

By |2023-03-17T00:36:40-07:00March 10th, 2023|Comments Off on Call for Host Applications – Spring Camps/Clinics
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Engagement & Education Series: Cultivating Safe Spaces

Join us in the continuation of the Engagement & Education Webinar Series with a two-hour workshop that will bring forth Indigenous Knowledge, teachings, and tangible steps on how to cultivate safe spaces for diversity and inclusion. "Cultivating Safe Spaces" with Elaine Alec takes place on March 7th, 2023 from 9AM-11AM (PST) Elaine Alec is from the Syilx and Secwépemc Nations. She is a political advisor, women's advocate, spiritual thought leader, and the author of Calling My Spirit Back, a memoir [...]

By |2023-02-24T11:52:20-07:00February 24th, 2023|Comments Off on Engagement & Education Series: Cultivating Safe Spaces
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Employment Notice – Program Coordinator

The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is a provincial organization established for the purpose of improving the health outcomes of Indigenous people by supporting and encouraging physically active individuals, families, and communities. The programs and services delivered by I·SPARC are designed to build capacity and increase access to sport, recreation, and physical activity in First Nations, Aboriginal Friendship Centres, Métis Chartered Communities, schools, and other delivery agencies throughout British Columbia. General Description I·SPARC is currently seeking a [...]

By |2023-02-24T12:19:00-07:00February 23rd, 2023|Comments Off on Employment Notice – Program Coordinator
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2023 Equipment Grant Intake Extended to March 1

I·SPARC (The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council) will be accepting applications for its 2022/23 Winter edition of the Equipment Grant Program until February 22, 2023 EXTENDED TO WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2023 at midnight (PST). All First Nations, Métis Chartered Communities and Friendship Centres are eligible to apply for the Equipment Grant. In addition, community not-for-profit organizations that deliver Indigenous sport, recreation and/or physical activity programs are eligible to apply. Barriers to sport and physical activity participation have [...]

By |2023-02-22T12:17:02-07:00February 22nd, 2023|Comments Off on 2023 Equipment Grant Intake Extended to March 1
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I·SPARC is pleased to announce the launch of the RISE Organizational Grants

Traditional Territory of the Cowichan peoples / Duncan, B.C. (January 16, 2023) – In collaboration with the Province of British Columbia, the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is pleased to announce the launch of 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 who often face [...]

By |2023-02-23T23:16:11-07:00January 16th, 2023|Comments Off on I·SPARC is pleased to announce the launch of the RISE Organizational Grants
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Deadline extended: Call for Nominations 2022 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport

Deadline extended: Call for Nominations – 2022 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport NEW deadline for 2022 Premier’s Awards nominations is Friday, January 27, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (PST). Traditional Territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples / Victoria, B.C. (October 28, 2022) – In collaboration with the Province of British Columbia, the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is launching the nomination process for the 2022 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport. The Premier’s Awards honours [...]

By |2023-02-23T23:15:23-07:00January 8th, 2023|Comments Off on Deadline extended: Call for Nominations 2022 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport
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Employment Notice – Sport and Physical Activity Coordinators

Sport and Physical Activity Coordinator Interior Region (one position), Northeast Region (one position), and Vancouver Island Region (one position) Do you love talking to people? Making connections in community? Working with a fantastic team? Are you passionate about sport and healthy living? Love organizing events? Want to give back to community and make a difference? Then this job is for you! About the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation CouncilThe Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is a [...]

By |2023-02-15T01:40:47-07:00January 4th, 2023|Comments Off on Employment Notice – Sport and Physical Activity Coordinators
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