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 [...]
Host Bid Process Now Open – 2027 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships
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
Registration Open – 2025 Healthy Living Leader Training
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 [...]
I·SPARC 2024/2025 Annual Report Released
The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is pleased to release its 2024-25 Annual Report. This report provides an overview of the many programs I·SPARC offers throughout the province, including Healthy Living Offerings, Team BC achievements, 2024 Premier's Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport, and various community sport programs. Throughout the fiscal year, there were 20,342 program participants throughout 22 unique programs. The report goes into depth about all the accomplishments from the organization, along with a [...]
2025 Pathways: Indigenous Sport Leadership Gatherings – Prince George Event Registration
I·SPARC, in partnership with the BC Regional Sport Alliance, is pleased to present these in-person gatherings 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 attend, participate and [...]
The North American Indigenous Games Council Retracts Calgary Hosting Rights
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 7, 2025 The North American Indigenous Games Council Retracts Calgary Hosting Rights After extensive efforts, and with a heavy heart, the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) Council shares the news that the 2027 NAIG, will no longer be taking place in Calgary, Alberta in 2027. Following a period of deep reflection and careful consideration, NAIG Council has made the difficult decision to withdraw the hosting rights previously granted to the Calgary Host Society. This decision [...]