Team BC Announces Golf Team for the 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG)
(May 15, 2017) – Team BC is pleased to announce the official Golf roster for the 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) to be held in Toronto, Ontario. At the 2014 NAIG, Team BC’s golf squad won three gold medals. Team BC Golf will be represented by:
Team BC Announces Canoe/Kayak Team for the 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG)
(May 11, 2017) – Team BC is pleased to announce its official Canoe/Kayak rosters for the 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) to be held in Toronto, Ontario. Team BC held its initial selection camp at the BC Aboriginal Canoe/Kayak Championships on September 17-18, 2016 where 102 athletes competed for spots on Team BC's Development Squad. Team BC finalized its roster at selection camps held this spring. Team BC Canoe/Kayak will be represented by: Coaching Staff: Peter Amos, Co-Head Coach Chrystal [...]
Team BC Fee Announced for the 2017 Toronto NAIG
Team BC Athlete Fee Announced for the 2017 Toronto NAIG Our journey towards the 2017 Toronto North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) is well underway. Through the months of athlete selection processes we are confident we are assembling a strong, competitive team that will represent BC in Toronto. The 2017 NAIG will be an unforgettable experience for all of Team BC and through the collaborative effort of the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) and the Province of British [...]
EMPLOYMENT NOTICE: Regional Sport and Physical Activity Coordinator – Northwest Region
EMPLOYMENT NOTICE Regional Sport and Physical Activity Coordinator – Northwest Region The mission 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 I·SPARC is seeking a candidate to fill the following [...]
Team BC Announces Lacrosse Rosters for the 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG)
(May 2, 2017) – Team BC is pleased to announce its official lacrosse rosters for the 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) to be held in Toronto, Ontario. Tryouts were held in Kamloops, BC on August 13-14, 2016 where 110 athletes competed for spots on Team BC's Development Squad. Team BC's lacrosse rosters were finalized during selection camps held in the spring. Female Box Lacrosse is a newly added category to the Games and Team BC is proud to field a competitive [...]
Team BC Announces Wrestling Team for the 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG)
Team BC Announces Wrestling Team for the 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) (April 26, 2017) – Team BC is pleased to announce its official wrestling roster for the 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) in Toronto, Ontario. At the 2014 NAIG, Team BC’s wrestling squad won two gold medals. This year, Team BC received thirteen applications and has selected 11 athletes to represent British Columbia at the 2017 NAIG. Team BC Wrestling will be represented by: [...]
2017 NAHC Official Web Page – Schedules, Results, Webcast
The 2017 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC) will be held in May 1-6, 2017 in the Cowichan Valley (Vancouver Island, BC). The NAHC provides an annual forum for elite midget age male and female Aboriginal hockey players from across Canada to compete with one another, and offers an opportunity to celebrate cultural unity and pride. The Championships are delivered in an all-star format with top players selected to compete on behalf of their province or territory. Teams competing at the [...]
Team BC Seeking Volunteer Chaperones for 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG)
I·SPARC Accepting Applications for Volunteer Team BC Chaperones for 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) April 27, 2017 – The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is seeking individuals interested in serving on Team BC’s volunteer staff as a chaperone for the 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG). The 2017 NAIG will take place from July 16-22, 2017 in Toronto, Ontario where 5,000 youth athletes and coaches will come together to celebrate sport excellence, cultural unity and pride. Applications [...]
NAIG 2017 Schedule of Events
The Host Society has released the schedule of events for the 2017 NAIG. Please view the full schedule of events below. For more information regarding the 2017 NAIG schedule and venues, please visit: http://naig2017.to/en/sports-venues/sport-schedule/
Team BC Announces Athletics Roster for the 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG)
Team BC Announces Athletics Team for the 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) (April 18, 2017) – Team BC is pleased to announce its official athletics roster for the 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) in Toronto, Ontario. At the 2014 NAIG, Team BC’s athletics squad won 21 medals with 12 athletes taking home gold. This year, Team BC received over fifty applications and has selected 36 athletes to represent British Columbia at the 2017 NAIG. Team BC Athletics will [...]
Team BC Theme Song Competition for the 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG)
Team BC Theme Song Competition for the 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) Indigenous artists, songwriters, composers invited to submit original drum song to serve as the official Theme Song for Team BC Victoria, BC (April 18, 2017) – Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is pleased to announce the launch of a competition for Indigenous artists to compose and submit an original drum song to be used as Team BC’s official theme song at the North American Indigenous [...]
Former Team BC Athlete Produces Video Profile On U19 Female Lacrosse Team
One of Team BC's former athletes who competed at the 2008 NAIG in Cowichan, BC, Haley Lewis produced a story about Team BC's first women's box lacrosse team! Team BC is extremely grateful to have such an inspiring community of past and present athletes. Watch her video here: http://thethunderbird.ca/2017/03/29/womens-box-lacrosse-to-be-a-first-at-north-american-indigenous-games/