Summer Lifeguarding Camp Opportunity for Indigenous Youth
The Indigenous Sport & Physical Activity Recreation Council (I•SPARC) is pleased to announce a provincial outdoor leadership learning opportunity through Aboriginal Youth Futures in Recreation & Sport Training (FIRST). The Summer Lifeguarding Camp encourages Indigenous youth to create a personal vision or goal in their lives by providing short-and long-term opportunities in the areas of Lifeguarding, Lifesaving and First Aid, Scuba Diving and Recreational Leadership. There is no registration fee for the camp which takes place Aug. 28-Sept. 4, 2022. [...]
Indigenous Athletes in Interior Region Receive Prestigious Award
Six Outstanding Indigenous Athletes in Interior Region Receive Prestigious Award Traditional Territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples / Victoria B.C. (June 22, 2022) – The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is pleased to announce the six outstanding athletes named as the Interior regional recipients of the 2021 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport. Brock Tomlinson, 19, Swimming, Fernie, Métis Nation British Columbia Darius Sam, 21, Endurance Running, Lower Nicola, Neskonlith Keanu Manuel, 14, Athletics and Snowboarding, [...]
Fraser Indigenous Athletes Receive Prestigious Award
Six Outstanding Indigenous Athletes in Fraser Region Receive Prestigious Award Traditional Territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples / Victoria B.C. (June 21, 2022) – The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is pleased to announce the six outstanding athletes named as the Fraser regional recipients of the 2021 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport. Brenden McElhinney, 18, Rugby, Hockey and Motocross, Langley, Fraser Valley Métis Association Darwin Douglas, 18, Rugby, Chilliwack, Cheam First Nation Gabrielle Papushka, 19, [...]
Outstanding Indigenous Athletes in Vancouver Coastal Region Receive Prestigious Award
Traditional Territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples / Victoria B.C. (June 20, 2022) – The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is pleased to announce the five outstanding athletes named as the Vancouver Coastal regional recipients of the 2021 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport. Adelle Larden, 15, Lacrosse, Volleyball and Judo, Richmond, Hwlitsum Felix Grant, 17, Soccer, Rugby, Track and Field and Basketball, Vancouver, Musqueam Mathias Nelson, 17, Soccer, Snowboarding, Basketball and Mountain Biking, Mount Currie, Lil’wat Nation, Nuxalk Nation Scarlett Sparrow-Felix, [...]
Vancouver Island Indigenous Athletes Receive Prestigious Award
Traditional Territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples / Victoria B.C. (June 17, 2022) – The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is pleased to announce the six outstanding athletes named as the Vancouver Island regional recipients of the 2021 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport. Judy Cristante, 22, Field Hockey, Saanichton, Métis Nation Kieran Furlonger, 22, Ice Hockey, Mill Bay, Métis Nation of BC Lillianna-Claire Jaeger, 10, Competitive Gymnastics, Victoria, Métis Nation Greater Victoria Nikolas Sertic, 18, [...]
Indigenous Athletes in North Region Receive Prestigious Award
Traditional Territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples / Victoria B.C. (June 16, 2022) – The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is pleased to announce the six outstanding athletes named as the North regional recipients of the 2021 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport. Corina Mcclure, 17, Softball, Volleyball and Wrestling, Prince George, Liard First Nation James Reed, 14, Speed Skating, Swimming, XC Running and XC Skiing, Vanderhoof, Red Pheasant First Nation Jersey L’Heureux, 17, Softball, Quesnel, Métis Nation [...]
Fraser Valley Bandits and I∙SPARC reveal new logo inspired by Indigenous history
Fraser Valley Bandits and I∙SPARC Reveal Indigenous Basketball Collective and Alternate Team Logos as Part of Inaugural BC Basketball Festival LANGLEY, B.C., June 15, 2022 – The Fraser Valley Bandits announced in partnership with the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I∙SPARC) the reveal of two new logos designed in partnership with Kwantlen First Nation as part of this week’s BC Basketball Festival, which culminates this weekend (June 18-19) at Langley Events Centre (LEC). The logo was designed by [...]
We’re Hiring! Manager, Community Engagement – Food Systems Program
EMPLOYMENT NOTICE Manager, Community Engagement - Food Systems Program 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 [...]
I·SPARC to deliver grant program to help children and youth in and out of care participate in activities
Grants for as much as $1,000 annually will help children and youth in and out of care cover costs for registration, equipment and travel for sport, physical and cultural activities (May 30, 2022) - The Province is creating a new grant program to help children and youth during and after government care participate in sport, physical and cultural activities. Young people in and from care face barriers that limit their participation in sport and other activities. Financial barriers such as [...]
I·SPARC to Deliver Community-Based Food Systems Program
Enhancing First Nations Food Security and Sovereignty in BC The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) has chosen the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) to deliver the Food Systems Program (FSP) – the community-based program that was previously delivered through Heart & Stroke. Food security and food sovereignty are important determinants of health for Indigenous peoples and this transition to an Indigenous-led organization will bring a community and culture-based lens to the program. The FSP has expanded in [...]
NAHC bronze medals for Team BC
TEAM BC BRINGS HOME BRONZE MEDALS FROM 2022 NATIONAL ABORIGINAL HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIPS Duncan, B.C. (May 19, 2022) The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I∙SPARC) is pleased to announce that Team BC’s male and female teams each earned bronze medals at the 2022 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC). The two teams were comprised of the province’s top Indigenous U18 players and faced a highly competitive field at the 2022 NAHC in Membertou, Nova Scotia, from May 7 to May [...]
Employment Notice – Program Manager, Food Systems Program
EMPLOYMENT NOTICE Program Manager, Food Systems Program Introduction to the Food Systems Program: The Program started in 2009 under the name First Nations Food Systems as part of B.C.’s Access to Produce in Rural and Remote Communities initiative, previously funded by the Ministry of Health and supported by the Ministry of Agriculture. In 2014, the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) took over funding of the Program and it has been administered by the Heart & Stroke Foundation to date. The [...]