ATHLETICS TEAM AWARDED TEAM BC’S FIRST MEDALS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 17, 2017 ATHLETICS TEAM AWARDED TEAM BC’S FIRST MEDALS 19U Female Lacrosse Makes History, Team BC Softball Sweeps and Rifle Shooters Aim for Medals Toronto, ON – Team BC's athletics team earned two medals in cross-country events on the first day of competition. Fifteen-year-old Marquesis Haintz claimed the first medal for Team BC, taking home silver in the 16U 3K division. Marquesis persevered through the grueling course, saying, “I knew when I crossed the finish line I was [...]
Indigenous Games inspired B.C. mom after years of feeling ashamed
'I have never been so proud to be Aboriginal in my entire life,' says Katrina Haintz By Ash Kelly, CBC News Katrina Haintz attends the 2017 NAIG opening ceremonies with three of her daughters, Marquesis, Kaia & Mateya. (Photo Credit: Katrina Haintz) Katrina Haintz was 38 years old before she finally felt proud of her Indigenous heritage. She credits the North American Indigenous Games — which are currently underway in Toronto — for the shift. Haintz attended the 2014 NAIG events [...]
Female Lacrosse Players ‘Honoured’ to Compete at Indigenous Games
CBC News Coverage of 2017 NAIG Female Lacrosse Members of B.C.'s female lacrosse team are making history as some of the first to play women's lacrosse at the North American Indigenous Games Watch Ainsley Allen and Kiana Point's interview with CBC News about Team BC's 19U Female Lacrosse Team making history at the 2017 North American Indigenous Games. They play July 17, 2017 at 9:00 am (EST) at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena in Hagersville, ON. Official 2017 NAIG Schedule [...]
TEAM BC ANNOUNCES FLAG BEARERS FOR THE 2017 NAIG OPENING CEREMONY
Team BC Flag Bearers Announced! From left to right: Camryn Scully, Métis Nation, U16 Softball, Michael Dumont, Métis Nation BC Regional Director and Minister of Sport, Annette Morgan, BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres President, and Keegan Charlie, Musqueam and Sts'ailes Nations, U19 Soccer FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 16, 2017 TEAM BC ANNOUNCES FLAG BEARERS FOR THE 2017 NAIG OPENING CEREMONY Toronto, ON – Camryn Scully and Keegan Charlie will carry the British Columbia and Team BC [...]
Marching to a new beat: Team B.C. brings new anthem, custom drums for Indigenous Games
Marching to a new beat: Team B.C. brings new anthem, custom drums for Indigenous Games New theme song written in Chinook, an early common language of trade in the area By Ash Kelly, CBC News Posted: Jul 15, 2017 9:00 AM ET Team B.C. will be arriving at the North American Indigenous Games in style with a brand new theme song to drum up enthusiasm and energy. After a provincewide competition, the team's new anthem, composed by William Wasden Jr. from the Kwakwa̱ka̱'wakw [...]
‘She gave me purpose’: B.C. rifle competitor inspires the man who taught her to hunt
By Ash Kelly, CBC News 'She gave me purpose': B.C. rifle competitor inspires the man who taught her to hunt By the time she was 10 years old, Laatya James had shot her first deer It was 4:30 in the morning when an eight-year-old Laatya James asked her father if she could join him on one of his regular weekend hunting trips. Surprised by the request, Darryl James agreed and taught his daughter how to shoot a .22-calibre rifle. Within a year, [...]
Women’s box lacrosse to be a first at North American Indigenous Games
By Haley Lewis & Sarah Reid - March 29, 2017 No sport is more deeply engrained in the culture and tradition of indigenous people than lacrosse. Kwantlen First Nation elder Lekeyten says it even lives in the stone and ground of the indigenous communities that play it. “When you pick up a stick, you’re picking up history,” said Lekeyten. The sport is approaching an important milestone at the upcoming North American Indigenous Games, with women’s box lacrosse teams finally being allowed to [...]
I·SPARC UNVEILS NEW TEAM BC THEME SONG
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 11, 2017 I·SPARC UNVEILS NEW TEAM BC THEME SONG 545 Indigenous Athletes and Coaches from Team BC will sing new theme song at the 2017 North American Indigenous Games Victoria, BC – After launching a province-wide competition, the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) has unveiled Team BC’s new theme song set to premiere at the Toronto 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG). The song will be used to inspire Team BC during competitions [...]
Team BC NAIG 2017 – Schedules & Athlete Checklists
We are less than a week away from the Toronto 2017 North American Indigenous Games Opening Ceremonies! Team BC's Mission Staff are dedicated to supporting the hundreds of athletes, coaches and managers who will compete at this year's NAIG and providing the best, most memorable experience for everyone! Here are some updates from Team BC and the Toronto 2017 NAIG Host Society. The NAIG Host Society Sport Schedules: Team BC NAIG - Athlete Checklist Check back often for more [...]
SAVE THE DATE! Regional Leader Training
The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council is pleased to announce the Regional Leader Training Session dates for 2017. These free training sessions are open to community members passionate about delivering healthy living programs in First Nations, Métis chartered communities, and friendship centres. Region Location Hotel Dates Northwest Terrace Best Western Inn Sep. 27 – 28 Northeast Prince George Coast Inn of the North Oct. 5 – 6 Interior Kamloops Sandman Signature Oct. 18 – 19 Van. Island Nanaimo Coast Bastion [...]
Team BC Opens Online Merchandise Store for 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG)
Team BC Opens Online Merchandise Store for 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is pleased to announce the launch of Team BC's official merchandise store for the 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG). For a limited time, friends, families and supporters can purchase official merchandise to show their support for Team BC's athletes who will represent the Province at the Games. The online store will remain open until June 11, 2017 (EST). [...]
Team BC Announces Basketball Rosters for the 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG)
(May 26 2017) – Team BC is pleased to announce the official basketball rosters for the 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) in Toronto, Ontario. At the 2014 NAIG, Team BC Basketball won 2 gold medals, 2 silver medals and 1 bronze medal. Team BC Basketball will be represented by: