Team BC rosters announced for 2022 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships
Top Indigenous hockey players set to represent British Columbia at Elite Competition Victoria, B.C. (May 8, 2022) - The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I∙SPARC) is pleased to announce the players and volunteer staff who will represent British Columbia in the 2022 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC). The 2022 NAHC takes place in Membertou First Nation, Nova Scotia, from May 7 to May 14, 2022. I·SPARC hosted its Team BC Player Selection Camp from April 8-10, 2022 in Chilliwack, [...]
I·SPARC partners with BC Basketball Festival
The Fraser Valley Bandits announced a partnership with the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC). They have also partnered with Canada Basketball and Basketball BC to launch the inaugural BC Basketball Festival, a youth and adult basketball event that will take place this summer between June 13 to June 19 at Langley Events Centre (LEC). The festival will feature a variety of activities for athletes, fans and teams to enjoy, including multiple divisions of boys and girls, as [...]
Goodluck to All Competing at the Upcoming Junior All Native Basketball Tournament!
From March 20-25, 2022, Syilx Basketball will be hosting the Junior All Native Basketball Tournament (JANT) in Kelowna, BC. There are an estimated 870 athletes between the ages of 9 - 17 from 65 teams competing this year. This is the first Junior All Native Basketball Tournament held in over two years as the 2020 and 2021 tournaments were cancelled due to COVID-19. I·SPARC extends its best wishes to all the teams competing at the Junior All Native Basketball Tournament [...]
Employment Notice – Senior Manager, Food Systems Program
NEW EMPLOYMENT NOTICE — Senior Manager, 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 British [...]
Employment Notice – Grant Manager
EMPLOYMENT NOTICE — Grant Manager 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 The [...]
DEADLINE EXTENDED! Equipment Grant Program 2022
I·SPARC (The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council) is accepting applications for its Winter edition of the Equipment Grant Program through to February 10, 2022. DEADLINE EXTENDED - Thursday, February 10, 2022 @ 5:00 pm 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 February 10, 2022! All First Nations, Métis Chartered Communities and Friendship Centres are eligible [...]
Only 4 Days Left to Apply! Equipment Grant Program 2022
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! Only FOUR Days Left to Apply! 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 [...]
2023 Canada Winter Games – Aboriginal Apprentice Coach Program
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 [...]
Sport BC’s Flood Relief Fund
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 [...]
NOW OPEN! Equipment Grant Program 2022
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 [...]
Award-winning Indigenous Sport Gallery bridges into virtual world
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 [...]
BC Lions and TELUS Raise the Game Campaign Donates $20,000 to I·SPARC
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (2021/152) November 24, 2021 BC Lions and TELUS Raise the Game Campaign Donates $20,000 to I·SPARC Football campaign supports the health and wellbeing of Indigenous peoples in BC Traditional Territory of the Quw’utsun (Cowichan) Tribes / Duncan B.C. (November 24, 2021) – The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC), the BC Lions and TELUS are pleased to announce that the CFL Raise the Game Campaign [...]