At an induction ceremony in Vancouver, BC on Thursday, May 31st, I·SPARC Elder and Senior Advisor Alex Nelson ‘Ok’wilagame’ joined sport legends such as Terry Fox, Rick Hansen, and Pat Quinn as he was awarded the BC Sports Hall of Fame’s W.A.C. Bennett Award for his outstanding contribution and leadership in sport. The W.A.C. Bennett Award is the most prestigious honour awarded by the BC Sports Hall of Fame, presented to individuals who have made significant, unique, and lasting contribution [...]

Applications due by 11:59 PM, Sunday, June 10th EMPLOYMENT NOTICE Provincial Coordinator – Performance Sport 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 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 [...]

Monday, May 14, 2018 – Team BC’s male team has won the 2018 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC), held May 6th-12th in Membertou, Nova Scotia. Team BC defeated Team Saskatchewan 6-5 in a thrilling overtime championship game held Saturday evening. This marks the third time that Team BC has won the national title in the event’s 17 year history. Former NHL goaltender Dwayne Roloson served as Head Coach for the male program and stated, “After a pool play loss to [...]

For Immediate Release (Issued by NAIG Council) Thursday, May 3, 2018 - The North American Indigenous Games Council gathered in Montreal, Quebec on May 3rd to hear the final bid presentations from the three communities vying to host the 2020 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG). Representatives from Ottawa, Ontario, Lekwungen/Victoria, British Columbia, and Halifax, Nova Scotia were in Montreal to promote their bid to host the next NAIG. Over the past two months, the NAIG Council’s 2020 Bid Committee conducted [...]

Provincial Host Call Out for the 2018/19 BC Indigenous Provincial Athlete Development Camps & Championships The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I∙SPARC) is seeking First Nations, Friendship Centres & Metis Chartered Communities to host the 2018/19 BC Indigenous Provincial Athlete Development Camps and Championships. The Provincial Camps series will consist of a provincial athlete development camp delivered for each of the following sports: 3-D Archery* Athletics (Track & Field) Badminton Lacrosse Rifle Shooting* Softball Swimming Volleyball Wrestling *3-D [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]