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Six Outstanding Indigenous Athletes in Fraser Region Receive Prestigious Award Traditional Territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples / Victoria B.C. (June 21, 2022) – The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is pleased to announce the six outstanding athletes named as the Fraser regional recipients of the 2021 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport. Brenden McElhinney, 18, Rugby, Hockey and Motocross, Langley, Fraser Valley Métis Association Darwin Douglas, 18, Rugby, Chilliwack, Cheam First Nation Gabrielle Papushka, 19, Softball and Volleyball, Surrey, Métis Kaelem Dumont, 17, Cross Country Running and Track and Field, South Surrey, Métis Nation BC Kiera Pemberton, 16, Basketball, Langley, Nova Métis Heritage Association Nevada Johnson, 18, Softball, Delta, North West Territory Métis Nation I·SPARC, in collaboration with the Province of British Columbia, launched the regional nomination process in 2021, receiving nominations from each of I·SPARC’s six regions (Fraser, Interior, Northeast, Northwest, Vancouver Coastal, and Vancouver Island). Applications were open to Indigenous youth athletes 25 years and younger who compete in performance sport and demonstrate a commitment to their education, culture, and promoting healthy and active lifestyles. “Congratulations to the Premier’s Awards recipients in the Fraser region for your achievements in sport, education, culture, community, and leadership. We are so inspired by your dedication to live healthy, active lifestyles while paving the way for future generations. We raise our hands to you,” said Cheryl Charlie, Sts'ailes, Secretary/Treasurer, I·SPARC Board of Directors. Due to the pandemic, the Regional Awards celebrations are not being held in-person this year. As a way of honouring this year’s recipients, I·SPARC has produced a series of commemorative videos highlighting each of the region's athletes to celebrate their outstanding achievements. The honouring videos can be found on [...]

Traditional Territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples / Victoria B.C. (June 20, 2022) – The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is pleased to announce the five outstanding athletes named as the Vancouver Coastal regional recipients of the 2021 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport.  Adelle Larden, 15, Lacrosse, Volleyball and Judo, Richmond, Hwlitsum  Felix Grant, 17, Soccer, Rugby, Track and Field and Basketball, Vancouver, Musqueam  Mathias Nelson, 17, Soccer, Snowboarding, Basketball and Mountain Biking, Mount Currie, Lil’wat Nation, Nuxalk Nation  Scarlett Sparrow-Felix, 17, Soccer, Vancouver, Musqueam  Scott Larden, 17, Field Lacrosse, Box Lacrosse and Handball, Richmond, Hwlitsum I·SPARC, in collaboration with the Province of British Columbia, launched the regional nomination process in 2021, receiving nominations from each of I·SPARC’s six regions (Fraser, Interior, Northeast, Northwest, Vancouver Coastal, and Vancouver Island). Applications were open to Indigenous youth athletes 25 years and younger who compete in performance sport and demonstrate a commitment to their education, culture, and promoting healthy and active lifestyles.  “Congratulations to the Premier’s Awards recipients in the Vancouver Coastal region for your achievements in sport, education, culture, community, and leadership. Your communities, nations, families, the Province of British Columbia and I·SPARC are so proud of you for your achievements, both on and off the field. We look forward to seeing you continue to grow as great athletes and people," said Courtenay Gibson, Musqueam, I·SPARC Vancouver Coastal Regional Action Team Acting Lead.  Due to the pandemic, the Regional Awards celebrations are not being held in-person this year. As a way of honouring this year’s recipients, I·SPARC has produced a series of commemorative videos highlighting each of the region's athletes to celebrate their outstanding achievements. The honouring videos can be found on I·SPARC's YouTube channel and the Vancouver Coastal region video [...]

Traditional Territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples / Victoria B.C. (June 17, 2022) – The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is pleased to announce the six outstanding athletes named as the Vancouver Island regional recipients of the 2021 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport. Judy Cristante, 22, Field Hockey, Saanichton, Métis Nation Kieran Furlonger, 22, Ice Hockey, Mill Bay, Métis Nation of BC Lillianna-Claire Jaeger, 10, Competitive Gymnastics, Victoria, Métis Nation Greater Victoria Nikolas Sertic, 18, Soccer, Volleyball and Swimming, Nanaimo, Mid-Island Métis Nation and MNOC Sahara Tom, 24, Softball, Nanaimo, Lake Babine Nation Sasha Lam, 16, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Victoria, Métis I·SPARC, in collaboration with the Province of British Columbia, launched the regional nomination process in 2021, receiving nominations from each of I·SPARC’s six regions (Fraser, Interior, Northeast, Northwest, Vancouver Coastal, and Vancouver Island). Applications were open to Indigenous youth athletes 25 years and younger who compete in performance sport and demonstrate a commitment to their education, culture, and promoting healthy and active lifestyles. “Congratulations to the Premier’s Awards recipients in the Vancouver Island region! I want to personally congratulate you for your work and achievement. We honour you, and all of those who have supported you on the path you have chosen to live active and healthy lifestyles. We are inspired by your dedication to your sports, education, culture, community, and the leadership you provide,” said Curtis Smecher, Métis, I·SPARC Board of Directors. Due to the pandemic, the Regional Awards celebrations are not being held in-person this year. As a way of honouring this year’s recipients, I·SPARC has produced a series of commemorative videos highlighting each of the region's athletes to celebrate their outstanding achievements. This year, the Northeast and [...]

Traditional Territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples / Victoria B.C. (June 16, 2022) – The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is pleased to announce the six outstanding athletes named as the North regional recipients of the 2021 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport.  Corina Mcclure, 17, Softball, Volleyball and Wrestling, Prince George, Liard First Nation  James Reed, 14, Speed Skating, Swimming, XC Running and XC Skiing, Vanderhoof, Red Pheasant First Nation  Jersey L’Heureux, 17, Softball, Quesnel, Métis Nation North Central BC  Logan Richter, 22, Volleyball, Chetwynd, Saulteau First Nation  Nancy Moore, 17, Ice Hockey and Soccer, Prince George, Haida - Massett Village  Taylor Parr, 17, Softball, Quesnel, Métis Nation/North Cariboo  I·SPARC, in collaboration with the Province of British Columbia, launched the regional nomination process in 2021, receiving nominations from each of I·SPARC’s six regions (Fraser, Interior, Northeast, Northwest, Vancouver Coastal, and Vancouver Island). Applications were open to Indigenous youth athletes 25 years and younger who compete in performance sport and demonstrate a commitment to their education, culture, and promoting healthy and active lifestyles.  “Congratulations to the Premier’s Awards recipients in the North region for your achievements in sport, education, culture, community, and leadership. You have demonstrated that hard work and dedication to living an active and healthy lifestyle can have many positive effects on your personal journey and your community. We are so proud of you and your achievements,” said Ken Edzerza, Tahltan Nation, I·SPARC Northeast Regional Action Team Acting Lead.  Due to the pandemic, the Regional Awards celebrations are not being held in-person this year. As a way of honouring this year’s recipients, I·SPARC has produced a series of commemorative videos highlighting each of the region's athletes to celebrate their outstanding achievements. This year, [...]