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Employment Notice – Program Coordinator

By |February 23rd, 2023|Categories: Home News|

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 [...]

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2023 Equipment Grant Intake Extended to March 1

By |February 22nd, 2023|Categories: Home News|

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 [...]

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NAHC Team BC Selection Camp

By |January 27th, 2023|Categories: Home Event Highlights|Tags: , , , , |

Registration is now open for the 2023 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships Team BC selection camp. The Team BC Player Selection Camp will be held March 31 to April 2, 2023. in Kamloops, BC. Team BC's coaching staff will evaluate players over the three-day camp and select the top 20 male and top 20 female hockey players to represent BC at the NAHC in Winnipeg. The 2023 Registration Fee is $100 per player, which includes a Team BC Selection Camp jersey. Pre-registration [...]

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Online Engagement & Education Webinar Series

By |January 27th, 2023|Categories: Home Event Highlights|

Join us for four days (February 6-9, 2023) of learning through unique workshops led by special guest speakers and honorary Elder, Nella Nelson. All ages are welcome. Cost: FREE! Introducing important topics that focus on Reconciliation and strength for Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people through sport, physical activity and recreation. Moderator Nella Nelson will facilitate an introduction of speakers and provide support with host Holly Harris to discuss topics of focus to be drawn from the MMIWG Calls for Justice and [...]

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I·SPARC is pleased to announce the launch of the RISE Organizational Grants

By |January 16th, 2023|Categories: Home News|Tags: |

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 [...]

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Deadline extended: Call for Nominations 2022 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport

By |January 8th, 2023|Categories: Home News|Tags: , |

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 [...]

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Employment Notice – Sport and Physical Activity Coordinators

By |January 4th, 2023|Categories: Home News|

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 [...]

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Employment Notice – Coordinator, Team BC Programs

By |December 30th, 2022|Categories: Home News|

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 [...]

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Bid Application for the 2027 North American Indigenous Games Approved to Compete for Western Canada

By |November 22nd, 2022|Categories: Home Event Highlights|Tags: , , |

TK̓EMLÚPS TE SECWÉPEMC – KAMLOOPS, BC - Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc and the City of Kamloops are pleased that Kamloops has been selected by the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) to serve as British Columbia’s official host candidate community for the 2027 North American Indigenous Games (2027 NAIG). As a result, Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc and the City of Kamloops have submitted their Letter of Intent to bid on the 2027 Games to the North American Indigenous Games Council. [...]

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Ten outstanding Indigenous athletes receive prestigious award

By |November 15th, 2022|Categories: Home Event Highlights, Home News|Tags: , , , |

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 [...]

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B.C. sport and recreation sector honours 2022 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

By |September 28th, 2022|Categories: Home Event Highlights, Home News|

On September 30, individuals and communities will be honouring Orange Shirt Day, as well as the second National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. Collectively, we are marking this important occasion by encouraging members of the sport, physical activity, and recreation sectors to actively participate in this day of Truth and Reconciliation. The individual and collective journeys of Truth and Reconciliation are enduring. It isn’t a destination, but rather a lifelong path of reflection, learning, and understanding. Accordingly, we are [...]

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