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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Employment Notice – Coordinator, Team BC Programs

Employment Notice: Coordinator, Team BC NAIG 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 [...]

By |2023-02-27T15:34:42-07:00December 30th, 2022|Comments Off on Employment Notice – Coordinator, Team BC Programs

Ten outstanding Indigenous athletes receive prestigious award

Provincial Recipients Announced for Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport Traditional Territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples / Victoria B.C. (November 15, 2022) – The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is pleased to announce the 10 outstanding athletes named as provincial recipients of the 2021 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport. Kaelem Dumont (Métis Nation BC): Cross Country Running/Track and Field, South Surrey, BC Nevada Johnson (Northwest Territory Métis Nation): Softball, Delta, BC Felix [...]

By |2022-11-15T19:36:38-07:00November 15th, 2022|Comments Off on Ten outstanding Indigenous athletes receive prestigious award
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