‘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:
Team BC Announces Softball Rosters for the 2017 North American Indigenous Games
(May 16, 2017) – Team BC is pleased to announce its official Softball rosters for the 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) to be held in Toronto, Ontario. Team BC held tryouts in Penticton, Chilliwack, Nanaimo and Prince George in August of 2016 where 114 athletes competed for spots on Team BC's Softball Development Squads. At selection camps held this spring, Team BC finalized its rosters with 14 players per team. Team BC Softball will be represented by:
Team BC unveils custom art to unite athletes at Games
For Immediate Release Team BC unveils custom art to unite athletes at Games (May 17, 2017) - This summer, Team BC athletes will represent our province at two major multi-sport Games - the 2017 Canada Summer Games in Winnipeg and the 2017 North American Indigenous Games in Toronto. The organizers of the two Team BC contingents are excited to unveil a custom art design that was commissioned to celebrate the spirit of teamwork and cooperation. While both teams compete under [...]
Team BC Earns Two Bronze Medals at the 2017 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships
(May 16, 2017) – The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is pleased to announce Team BC’s results from the 2017 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC), held May 1-6, 2017 in the Cowichan Valley, British Columbia. Team BC was represented at the 2017 NAHC by one male team and one female team — each team comprised of the province’s top Indigenous Midget age players. Team BC’s female and male squads both earned bronze medals in an extremely competitive [...]
#Team88 Profile – Keegan Charlie
Keegan Charlie brings cultural flare to the ‘beautiful game’ For Team British Columbia’s Keegan Charlie, soccer is a passion, and his years of training as a traditional dancer have helped to shape his rhythm on the pitch. The 17-year-old captain of the BC 2017 NAIG men’s soccer team, has been dancing and singing for his Sts’ailes and Musqueam First Nation community since he was four-years-old. He is one of only a few First Nations people to play soccer in the [...]
#Team88 Profile – Hunter Lang
Hunter Lang on a winning quest for her Indigenous Identity In addition to her many extracurricular activities, softball player Hunter Lang has been working hard at learning about her Indigenous culture. From Port Moody BC, the 15-year old who has been playing softball since she was seven is a member of the Ts’Kw’aylaxw First Nation, but her journey into her Indigenous identity began only last summer. “I attended a camp at Simon Fraser University where I was with other Aboriginal [...]