Employment Opportunity – Regional Coordinator Northwest Region
EMPLOYMENT NOTICE Regional Sport and Physical Activity Coordinator – Northwest 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 delivered by the I·SPARC are designed to build capacity and increase access to sport, recreation and physical activity in First Nations, Métis Chartered Communities, Aboriginal Friendship Centres, schools and other delivery agencies throughout BC. General Description [...]
Register for Team BC Hockey Player Selection for 2018 NAHC
Registration NOW EXTENDED TO midnight, Tuesday, March 27th, 2018. 2018 Player Selection Camp - April 6-8 in Kamloops, BC. The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I∙SPARC) is pleased to announce the Player Selection Camp for Team BC’s participation in the 2018 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC) to be hosted in Membertou, Nova Scotia from May 6 to 12, 2018. Player Selection Camp: Aboriginal male and female hockey players are invited to participate in the 2018 Team BC Player Selection [...]
B.C. and I·SPARC Honour 2017 Provincial Recipients of Premier’s Awards for Aboriginal Youth Excellence in Sport
Twelve outstanding Aboriginal athletes receive provincial award BC Government and I·SPARC present Premier’s Awards for Aboriginal Youth Excellence in Sport The 2017 Premier's Awards for Aboriginal Youth Excellence in Sport were presented in Richmond on Tuesday, March 20 to twelve outstanding Aboriginal youth athletes from British Columbia. Their athletic accomplishments are as extraordinary as their commitment to their community and future aspirations. The awards were presented by the Honourable Melanie Mark, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills and Training, during a formal [...]
Spring 2018 – Call for Host Applications
Deadline to Apply: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28 for program delivery dates of April 1 to June 30, 2018. I·SPARC invites First Nations, Métis Chartered Communities, Friendship Centres and other not-for-profit Indigenous organizations to apply to host a Sport Development Camp, Coaching Certification Course, and/or Officials Training Session in their community/organization. The sport camps or courses are community-based programs and can range from 1-2 day events up to multi-week sessions. Each of our 6 Regional Committees have identified priority sports for their respective [...]
Seeking Team BC NAHC Volunteer Staff
Deadline to apply: Friday, March 9, 2018 for the Assistant Coach, Manager, or Trainer positions. Call out for Team Managers, Team Trainers and Assistant Coach - Male Team February 16, 2018 – The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I∙SPARC) is pleased to announce its Coaching Staff for the 2018 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships. The 2018 NAHC will be hosted in Membertou, Nova Scotia from May 6 – 12, 2018. Coaching Staff ISPARC and its Provincial Hockey Committee are [...]
INDIGENOUS YOUTH ATHLETE TRAINING PROGRAM
Proudly sponsored by Local Rental Solutions The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (ISPARC) is pleased to partner with Engage Sport North to announce the Indigenous Youth Performance Program this Athlete Training Program is for Indigenous Youth ages 13-18. Athletes who have demonstrated the drive, skill and determination in their chosen sport will be selected to participate in a specialized Strength and Conditioning program with Engage Sport North Performance Coaches. This program is designed to help the athletes take [...]
Equipment Grant Spring 2018 – call for applications
Deadline for Applications - March 2nd at 5 pm. All First Nations, Métis Chartered Communities and Friendship Centres are eligible to apply for the Indigenous Equipment Grant for up to $1500. In addition, some community not-for-profit organizations that deliver Indigenous sport, recreation and/or physical activity programs will be eligible to apply. The equipment must be used to promote healthy active lifestyles for Indigenous communities by reducing barriers and increasing access to sport, recreation and physical activity programs. Before applying, please visit I·SPARC [...]
Spring FitNation Leader Training Application Open!
Deadline to apply: February 23rd, 2018 at 4:00 pm April 17 - 19th, 2018 Sheraton Vancouver Airport Richmond, BC Submit your application today and join the 88 FitNation leaders delivering programs across the province! Twelve successful applicants will enjoy 3-days of experiential learning, mastering the 70 exercises of FitNation, led by master facilitators and return 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 [...]
BC Indigenous Provincial Athlete Development Camps
The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I∙SPARC) is pleased to announce the dates and locations of several events within the 2017-18 series of BC Indigenous Provincial Athlete Development Camps. Launched in 2011, the annual BC Indigenous Provincial Championships and Camps were established to support Indigenous athlete and coach development in sports featured in the North American Indigenous Games and support the creation of a strong, coordinated and competitive Team BC program. The following BC Indigenous Provincial Championships and [...]
Travis Hamonic Commmunity Program
External Opportunity: NOMINATE A CHILD FROM YOUR COMMUNITY FOR THEIR CHANCE TO MEET CALGARY FLAMES DEFENCEMAN Travis Hamonic Travis Hamonic is of Métis descent and is extremely proud of his heritage. That’s why the Flames defenceman and his wife Stephanie have started the Travis Hamonic Community Program. Eligibility • Must be aboriginal • Must be between the age of 6-17 • Must be accompanied by a parent or Guardian Each trip includes: • Return airfare for two • 2 nights [...]
Winter 2018 – Call for Host Applications
I·SPARC invites First Nations, Métis Chartered Communities, Friendship Centres and other not-for-profit Indigenous organizations to apply to host a Sport Development Camp, Coaching Certification Course, and/or Officials Training Session in their community/organization. The sport camps or courses are community-based programs and can range from 1-2 day events up to multi-week sessions. Each of our 6 Regional Committees have identified priority sports for their respective region and these priority sports serve as the focal point for region-wide sport development in the [...]
Employment Opportunity – Regional Coordinator (Vancouver Island)
EMPLOYMENT NOTICE Regional Sport and Physical Activity Coordinator – Vancouver Island 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 delivered by the I·SPARC are designed to build capacity and increase access to sport, recreation and physical activity in First Nations, Métis Chartered Communities, Aboriginal Friendship Centres, schools and other delivery agencies throughout BC. General [...]