I·SPARC joins Sport BC’s Victory Vault Sweepstakes
Throughout December, I·SPARC will be a participating sport organization in Victory Vault. Victory Vault is a weekly sweepstakes brought to you by Sport BC. You have a chance to win weekly prizes while supporting sports organizations that help amateur athletes. You play, to help ensure that they can play. There are $15,000 in Early Bird prizes to be won, and a $50,000 Grand Prize to be won at the end of the month (with a chance to participate in our [...]
North American Indigenous Games Council Launches the 2028 NAIG Bid Process – Expression of Interest
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 27, 2025 North American Indigenous Games Council Launches the 2028 NAIG Bid Process - Expression of Interest The North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) Council has officially launched the bid process for the 2028 North American Indigenous Games, inviting interested communities from across Canada to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI). To support this process, the NAIG Council has established a Bid Leadership Team that will oversee the EOI phase and guide interested communities through each stage of [...]
Para-multi Sports, Have A Go Day – December 5
Para-multi Sports Have A Go Day Join MNBC’s Ministry of Sport & Active Living, BC Wheelchair Sports and I·SPARC for a fun-filled para-multi sports Have A Go Day featuring Wheelchair Basketball, Rugby, Bocce Ball and more! This event is open to Vancouver Island & Powell River, Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley. Date: Friday December 5 Time: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Location: Richmond Olympic Oval Address: 6111 River Rd. Richmond, BC, V7C 0A2, Canada Who can join: All Abilities Welcome * All Ages Welcome No prior wheelchair sport experience necessary * Priority will [...]
I·SPARC and NIDA Unveil “Nashmene” Colouring Book in Recognition of World Diabetes Day
NEWS RELEASE I·SPARC and NIDA Unveil “Nashmene” Colouring Book in Recognition of World Diabetes Day Traditional Territory of the Quw’utsun (Cowichan) Tribes, Duncan B.C. / Treaty One Territory, the lands of the Anishinaabeg, Nehethowuk (Cree), and Dakota Oyate and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis, Winnipeg, MB (November 14, 2025) – In recognition of World Diabetes Day, the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) and the National Indigenous Diabetes Association (NIDA) are proud to announce [...]
Healthy Living Leader Training 2025 Highlights
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 [...]
NAIG Council Announces New Timeline and Bid Process for 2028 North American Indigenous Games
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
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 [...]
2025 Pathways: Indigenous Sport Leadership Gatherings – Kelowna Event Registration
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 [...]
Call-out for 2026 Team BC Hockey Coaches and Staff
I·SPARC is now accepting applications from qualified Indigenous hockey coaches to join the Team BC volunteer coaching staff for the 2026 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC). These championships are an annual event that provides a forum for elite Indigenous hockey players from across Canada, featuring both men's and women's competitions. As a national championship established by the Aboriginal Sport Circle and sanctioned by Hockey Canada, the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships showcases under-18 First Nation, Inuit, and Métis hockey players competing [...]
Host Bid Process Now Open – 2028 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships
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
I·SPARC Advances Cultural Safety in Sport with New Training Program, Honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
NEWS RELEASE I·SPARC Advances Cultural Safety in Sport with New Training Program, Honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Traditional Territory of the Quw’utsun (Cowichan) Tribes / Duncan B.C. (September 30, 2025) – First recognized in 2021, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation—coinciding with Orange Shirt Day, honours the survivors of residential schools, the children who never returned home, and the families and communities forever impacted by these institutions. As Canada observes this monumental day, the Indigenous [...]
Now Accepting Nominations – 2025 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport
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 [...]