The Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC) is pleased to announce that the intake for the 2023 Aboriginal Apprentice Coach Program is now open. If you are interested in expanding your coaching resume and working towards a mentorship role at the 2023 Canada Winter Games, please fill out the form here: https://forms.office.com/r/SM2Gwtkn79 Eligibility Canadian Citizen or landed immigrant status Indigenous ancestry as defined by the ASC: Anyone First Nation (status or non-status), Métis or Inuit ancestry Timeline December 2, 2021: 2023 Public [...]

BC Amateur Sport Fund supporting: Sport BC's Flood Relief Fund The BC Amateur Sport Fund is raising funds to give amateur sports organizations the vital support they need to survive and rebuild in the aftermath of the recent floods in British Columbia. You can designate your donation to a specific community, sport or club, or make a general donation which will go to the greatest need selected by Sport BC. You cannot donate to support a specific individual. Your donation can [...]

I·SPARC (The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council) is accepting applications for its Winter edition of the Equipment Grant Program through to January 31, 2022. Application Intake NOW OPEN! I·SPARC (The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council) is accepting applications for its Winter edition of the Equipment Grant Program now through to January 31, 2022! All First Nations, Métis Chartered Communities and Friendship Centres are eligible to apply for the Equipment Grant. In addition, some community [...]

Monday, November 29, 2021 11:00 AM Award-winning Indigenous Sport Gallery bridges into virtual world The award-winning Indigenous Sport Gallery at the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame will soon be available online, bringing the exciting stories and powerful history of Indigenous athletes, coaches and builders to communities and classrooms throughout the province. “Bringing the stories of these historic Indigenous leaders, coaches and athletes online works to honour their important legacy and inspire future generations of Indigenous athletes,” said Melanie Mark, Minister [...]

EMPLOYMENT NOTICE — Regional Sport and Physical Activity Coordinator – Northeast Region  The mission of the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is to improve the health outcomes of Indigenous people across British Columbia by supporting and encouraging physically active 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 [...]

Congratulations to Team BC NAIG swimming coach, Leanne Sirup, for the much-deserved recognition of the National Indigenous Coaching Award, together with co-recipient Patrick Leask of Manitoba! Each year the Aboriginal Sport Circle presents the "National Coaching Award for Indigenous Excellence in Sport" to one female and one male Indigenous coach who demonstrates exemplary integrity in their approach to coaching. Leanne, you are a true role model and we are so lucky to benefit from your leadership as part of the [...]

Provincial Recipients Announced for 2020 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport Ten Outstanding Indigenous Athletes Receive Prestigious Award Traditional Territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples / Victoria B.C. (October 21, 2021) – The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is pleased to announce 10 outstanding athletes named as provincial recipients of the 2020 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport. Hillary Birkett: 13 / Figure Skating and Track & Field / Surrey / Métis Nation BC [...]