Team BC Hockey Player Selection Camp – Registration Open
Registration for Team BC's Selection Camp is now open. Team BC will participate in the 2024 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC), featuring U18 Male and Female Divisions. The Selection Camp will be held April 5-7, 2024 in Prince George, 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 Grande Prairie, Alberta. Player information, eligibility and sign-up forms can be found [...]
2024 Equipment Grant Program Now Open
Is your organization in need of new athletic equipment? I·SPARC is accepting applications for its winter edition of the Equipment Grant Program now through to February 7th, 2024! All First Nations, Métis Chartered Communities and Friendship Centres are eligible to apply for the Equipment Grant. In addition, some community not-for-profit organizations that deliver Indigenous sport, recreation and/or physical activity programs may be eligible to apply. We are pleased to announce that for this grant intake, the maximum grant amount will [...]
Join the I·SPARC Team in 2024!
I·SPARC is hiring for remote employment opportunities across BC. The organization is seeking a General Manager and a Regional Coordinator for Vancouver Island. Don't miss out on these great opportunities. Apply today! General Manager General Description I·SPARC is seeking a full-time General Manager. Working as a member of the senior management team, this individual maintains a diverse set of roles within the organization, including governance and board services, policy development and implementation, risk management, human resources management, operations and IT, [...]
BC Indigenous Provincial Athlete Development Camps 2024
I∙SPARC is pleased to announce three Athlete Development Camps happening in the first quarter of 2024. These events have been strategically established to support Indigenous athlete development in sports featured in the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG). There will be announcements for all other sports made early in 2024. Please see registration details below. 3-D Archery February 10-11, 2024 at the Fort Nelson Rod & Gun Club in Fort Nelson, BC. I∙SPARC will present this camp in partnership with Fort [...]
Holiday Office Schedule
I-SPARC Offices will be closed from December 21st to January 2nd. Please see our event calendar for any programs taking place over this time. Thank you from all of our team for your support in 2023. See you in 2024!
2022 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport announcement
Ten Outstanding Indigenous Athletes Receive Prestigious Award Traditional Territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples / Victoria B.C. (December 14, 2023) – The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is pleased to announce the 10 outstanding athletes named as provincial recipients of the 2022 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport. Kalezafar Lawrence (Penelakut Tribe): Lacrosse / Penticton, BC Brooke Hall-Eckes (Tsartlip and Métis): Softball / Penticton, BC Kynan Haintz (Hwlitsum First Nation): Wrestling / Pitt Meadows, BC Kayla [...]
Call for Nominations – 2023 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport
I·SPARC Launches Nomination Process to Honour High-Achieving Indigenous Youth Athletes in B.C. Traditional Territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples / Victoria, B.C. (October 23, 2023) – In collaboration with the Province of British Columbia, the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is launching the nomination process for the 2023 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport. The Premier’s Awards honours and uplifts Indigenous youth athletes who have achieved excellence in performance sport and are regarded for their leadership [...]
2023 Regional Engagement Meetings – Register Today
I·SPARC is pleased to announce the dates for our annual series of Regional Engagement Sessions held across BC this fall! These annual sessions bring together individuals, community leaders, organizations and others working in the areas of sport, recreation, physical activity, health, wellness, youth, and education over to learn, share and engage. Tentative themes for this year include: Safe Participation - exploring concept of quality, safe, and healthy participation from Indigenous lens I·SPARC Updates - 2022-23 activities/highlights, 2023 NAIG recap, upcoming [...]
Honouring National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) and our sector partners encourage athletes/participants, coaches, community leaders, volunteers, and organizations across the province to utilize their platforms to amplify stories of how sport and physical activity can be a bridge towards reconciliation. I·SPARC stands at the intersection of holistic health, culture, and unity and recognizes the profound impact that we all can have in the journey towards reconciliation. Breaking Down Barriers, Building [...]
Apply for the FitNation 2023 Winter Forum
Join the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) the ever-growing network of FitNation leaders delivering programs across BC by joining us at the FitNation 2023 Winter Forum from Dec. 5-7 at the Marriott Vancouver Airport Hotel. Applications are now being accepted now by following the link https://isparchl.ca/form/login?session and creating an account to get started on your FitNation journey! All selected leaders will get to join us for an all-expenses paid three-day, in-person workshop. Leaders will learn up to 100 new exercises and receive expert [...]
Application Process Open for I·SPARC Board Positions
Regional Action Team Representatives September 18, 2023 - I·SPARC is seeking applications for three new Director positions. As a volunteer directed Society, the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is seeking individuals who are currently serving as a Core Member of a Regional Action Team and possess an assortment of business skill sets to serve on its board. The three new Directors will fill the following positions: One individual who is a citizen or member of a British [...]
Employment Notice – Regional Sport and Physical Activity Coordinator – Vancouver Island
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 Regional Coordinator is a [...]