Standing: Bruce Baptiste, Interior Regional Lead, Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Partners Council; Daniel Joe, Councillor, Splatsin; Kukpi7 Judy Wilson, Neskonlith Indian Band; Katie Klassen, Pacific Sport Representative; Cherlyn Billy, Councillor, Bonaparte Indian Band; Regional Chief Shane Gottfriedson, BCAFN; Gordon Hogg, Parliamentary Secretary for Youth Sport; Rick Brant, Executive Directory, Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Partners Council. Seated (Recipients): Brianna Kelly, Ethan Joe, Brooklyn Tanner, Kalezafar Lawrence, Lyndzie Caron, Ryan Ignace, Hayden Craig, Richard Celesta FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [...]

Photo Credit Melody Charlie (Standing) Wally Samuel, Vancouver Island Regional Co-Lead, Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Partners Council, Paul Wyse Seward, Snuneymuxw Councillor, Janice Johnson, First Nations Health Authority Rep, Michael Dumont, Regional Director, Métis Nation BC, Gordon Hogg, Parliamentary Secretary for Youth Sport, Leonard Krog, MLA, Nanaimo, Don McRae, MLA, Comox Valley, Rick Brant, Executive Director, Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Partners Council   (Seated) 2016 Premier's Awards for Aboriginal Youth Excellence in Sport, Vancouver Island [...]

2016 Premier's Awards for Aboriginal Youth Excellence in Sport - Fraser Regional Recipients Keegan Charlie, Mateya Haintz, Corey Stewart, Joel Harrison, Kieran McKay, Hunter Lang, Shalaya Valenzuela FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fraser Honours Recipients of the 2016 Premier’s Awards for Aboriginal Youth Excellence in Sport Eight Outstanding Aboriginal Athletes Receive Prestigious Award Fort Langley, B.C. (November 15, 2016) – The 2016 Premier’s Awards for Aboriginal Youth Excellence in Sport were presented this evening to eight outstanding Aboriginal youth athletes [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Northwest Honours Recipients of the 2016 Premier’s Awards for Aboriginal Youth Excellence in Sport Seven Outstanding Aboriginal Athletes Receive Prestigious Award Terrace, B.C. (November 7, 2016) – The 2016 Premier’s Awards for Aboriginal Youth Excellence in Sport were presented this evening to seven outstanding Aboriginal youth athletes from British Columbia’s Northwest Region. The Awards were presented by Gordon Hogg, Parliamentary Secretary for Youth Sport during a formal celebration held at the Kitsumkalum Community Centre. The Northwest is [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Northeast Honours Recipients of the 2016 Premier’s Awards for Aboriginal Youth Excellence in Sport Eight Outstanding Aboriginal Athletes Receive Prestigious Award Prince George, B.C. (November 3, 2016) – The 2016 Premier’s Awards for Aboriginal Youth Excellence in Sport were presented this evening to eight outstanding Aboriginal youth athletes from British Columbia’s Northeast Region. The Awards were presented by Gordon Hogg, Parliamentary Secretary for Youth Sport during a formal celebration held at the Prince George Native Friendship Centre. [...]

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2016 at 4:30pm Call for Nominations – Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Sport Honouring Outstanding Young Aboriginal Athletes throughout B.C. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Victoria, B.C. (September 9, 2016) – The Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Partners Council (Partners Council), in collaboration with the Province of British Columbia, is launching the nomination process for the 2016 Premier’s Award for Aboriginal Youth Excellence in Sport. These awards provide a unique opportunity to celebrate the outstanding [...]

Call for Nominations – Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Sport Honouring Outstanding Young Aboriginal Athletes throughout B.C. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Victoria, B.C. (September 9, 2016) – The Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Partners Council (Partners Council), in collaboration with the Province of British Columbia, is launching the nomination process for the 2016 Premier’s Award for Aboriginal Youth Excellence in Sport. These awards provide a unique opportunity to celebrate the outstanding achievements of Aboriginal athletes who excel in performance [...]

Male Team BC Wins 2016 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships Monday, May 9, 2016 – Team BC went undefeated this past week to take the national title at the 2016 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (2016 NAHC), held May 1-7 in Mississauga, Ontario. Team BC defeated Team North in the gold medal game held Saturday evening. “We are so proud to bring the gold medal back home to BC,” said Head Coach Joe Quewezance. “The hard work, dedication, and the team dynamics [...]

  The inaugural Premier’s Awards for Aboriginal Youth Excellence in Sport were presented during the Gathering Our Voices conference in Victoria on March 21st, 2016. Twelve recipients crossed the stage in front of 2,000 of their peers to accept the awards for outstanding achievements by Aboriginal youth athletes throughout the province. More than 75 nominations were put forward recognizing those who excelled in performance sport, displayed strong leadership qualities, were committed to higher education, and served as community role models [...]

LIVE | March 21, 2016| 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm PT | www.viasport.ca/premiersawards Can't make the upcoming 2016 Gathering Our Voices Conference? viaSport will be live-streaming the Opening Ceremonies AND the inaugural Premier’s Awards for Aboriginal Youth Excellence in Sport! Gathering Our Voices will unite 2000 youth delegates as well as chaperones, presenters, and guests in Victoria, BC. Hosted by the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres, this conference celebrates youth through learning, healing, and sharing, providing tangible experiences, tools, resources, and knowledge that [...]