Six Outstanding Indigenous Athletes from Vancouver Island Receive Prestigious Award!
2019 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport, Vancouver Island Regional Recipients and Receiving Line. (L-R): Jada Livingston, Tara Brant (for Ty Brant), Nicola Smith, Aedan Crocker, Emoni Bush, Ty Ludwikowski (Standing L-R): Alex Nelson, Elder & Sr. Advisor, I·SPARC, Calvin Swustus Sr., Cowichan Tribes Councillor, Michael Dumont, Minister of Sport, Métis Nation BC, Debbie Williams, Executive Director, Hiiye'yu Lelum (House of Friendship), Bruce Dumont, Cowichan Valley Métis Nation, Richard Lewis, President, Cowichan Valley Métis Nation, Mayor Michelle [...]
Vancouver Coastal presents prestigious award to six outstanding Indigenous athletes!
Vancouver Coastal honours recipients of the Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport Six Outstanding Indigenous Athletes Receive Prestigious Award 2019 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport, Vancouver Coastal Regional Recipients and Receiving Line. (L-R): Mike Billy Jr., Shana George, Jaiden Terry, Madison Fowler, Kieran McKay (Standing L-R): Courtenay Gibson, I·SPARC's Vancouver Coastal Regional Lead, Chief Robert Joseph, Reconciliation Canada, Reginald Moody-Humchitt, Heiltsuk Tribal Council, Squamish Hereditary Chief Mike Billy Sr., Rick Brant, Executive Director, I·SPARC. [...]
Six outstanding Indigenous athletes from the Fraser Region receive prestigious award!
2019 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport, Fraser Regional Recipients and Receiving Line. (L-R): Chelsei Gray, Aubrey Sparvier, Noah Gray, Kendrick Lounsbury, Kaleb Borg, Emmery Borg (Standing L-R): Chief Harley Chappell, Semiahmoo First Nation, Cheryl Charlie, I·SPARC Fraser Regional Lead, Kennan McCarthy, President, Nova Métis Heritage Association, Vanessa Hickman, Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre, Tara Roberts, City of Surrey, Rick Brant, Executive Director, I·SPARC. Fraser honours recipients of the Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in [...]
Six Outstanding Youth Receive Prestigious Award in Merritt
2019 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport, Interior Regional Recipients. (L-R): Jade Wynne, Hanna Sault-Hartwick, Jonathan Fraser-Monroe, Connor Kaboni, Kanani Coon. Interior honours recipients of the Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport Six Outstanding Indigenous Athletes Receive Prestigious Award Merritt, BC (November 4, 2019) – The 2019 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport were presented last night to six outstanding Indigenous youth athletes from British Columbia’s Interior Region. The Regional Awards were [...]
Northeast Premier’s Awards Recipients Honoured in Prince George
Northeast honours recipients of the Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport Six Outstanding Indigenous Athletes Receive Prestigious Award 2019 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport, Northeast Regional Ceremony receiving line and recipients. Seated (L-R): Recipients Lisa Cunningham (accepting on behalf of Corey Cunningham), Samantha Wiley, Tessa Sturgeon, Wyatte Copeland, Nancy Moore, Linkin Waldner, Grace Currie Back Row: I·SPARC Northeast Regional Lead, Ken Edzerza, Lheidli T'enneh Councillor Helen Buzas, Lheidli T'enneh Councillor Clarence John, Prince George [...]
Top Indigenous Athletes to Receive the Prestigious Tom Longboat Award
Top Indigenous Athletes to Receive the Prestigious Tom Longboat Award Ottawa, ON --- The Aboriginal Sport Circle is pleased to announce the 2019 winners of the prestigious Tom Longboat Award. Cameron Gayleard is named the male Aboriginal athlete of the year and Lyric Atchison named female Aboriginal athlete of year. The Tom Longboat Awards were established in 1951 to recognize Aboriginal athletes for their outstanding contributions to sport in Canada. The Awards provide a forum for acknowledging the growth and [...]
Strong field competes at 2019 BC Indigenous Provincial Canoe and Kayak Championships
Remus Wyse-Morris had a dominating performance at the 2019 BC Indigenous Provincial Canoe/Kayak Championships, taking top spot on the podium in the 18U 3000 metre canoe, 3000 m kayak, 1000 m kayak and 1000 m canoe competitions. (Photo courtesy of ISPARC) For immediate release — A strong field of athletes competed at the 2019 BC Indigenous Provincial Canoe and Kayak Championships as they look to paddle their way onto the provincial team, which will compete at the Halifax [...]
Northwest Honours Recipients of the Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport!
Northwest Honours Recipients of the Premier's Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport! Six Outstanding Indigenous Athletes Receive Prestigious Award 2019 Premier's Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport, Northwest Regional Ceremony receiving line and recipients. Seated (L-R): Recipients Olivia Woods, Lando Ball, Irene Stevens, Destin Starlund (Northwest Regional Recipients not pictured, Devan Boyko and Samantha Wiley). Back Row: I·SPARC Executive Director, Rick Brant, 2018 Northwest Premier's Awards Recipient, Jaimie Denny, Hereditary Chief George Gray, Marge Fraser, Deena & [...]
Archery Zone Trials scheduled for 2020 BC Winter Games
Indigenous athletes who want to take a shot at competing in archery at the Fort St. John 2020 BC Winter Games will have their opportunity as the Zone Trials are set to take place in November and December. A partnership was announced in August between the BC Games Society, The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) and BC Archery to provide the opportunity for eight Indigenous athletes to compete and gain experience at the BC Winter Games. Eligible [...]
2019 Regional Engagement & Awards Celebrations
Annually, I·SPARC brings together individuals, community leaders, organizations and stakeholders working in the areas of sport, recreation, physical activity, health, education, and youth programming within each of its six regions. These Regional Engagement Sessions provide a forum to build consensus on community-based approaches to increase participation in sport and physical activity and improve health outcomes. At our 2018 Sessions, we asked what sport, physical activity, recreation, and healthy living looks like in your community. Attendees shared their experiences and expertise, [...]
Apply to Become a FitNation Leader!
December 10-12, 2019 Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel Musqueam Territory, Richmond, BC Application: FitNation Application Submit your application today and join 100+ FitNation leaders delivering programs across the province! Twelve successful applicants will enjoy 3 days of experiential learning, mastering the dynamic movements of FitNation, led by Master Facilitators and FitNation Mentors. The FitNation program is in high-demand for communities, designed for community champions looking to enhance their peoples’ well-being with a fun and safe physical activity program designed for Anyone, Anytime, Anywhere. [...]
RFP – Team BC 2020 North American Indigenous Games
Request for Proposals - Team BC 2020 NAIG Ceremony & Competition Apparel Supplier Team BC is seeking a proponent to provide Ceremony and Competitive uniforms for the 2020 North American Indigenous Games to be held in Halifax, Nova Scotia next July. As Team BC’s uniform requirements are quite broad, this RFP has been divided into separate components allowing proponents to bid on everything or just specific pieces. For logistical and economic reasons, proponents able to provide more items from the [...]