The BC Indigenous Provincial Championships and Athlete Development Camps series is an important component of the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council’s Provincial Strategy. The series was designed to support the effort to develop a consistent, coordinated Indigenous Team BC program and better prepare athletes and coaches for upcoming North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) and other elite competitions.

The events provide a unique opportunity for Indigenous athletes and coaches from First Nations, Métis Chartered Communities and Friendship Centres throughout the province to gather and participate or compete in events that promote sport excellence while celebrating cultural unity and pride. The championships and development camps are generally held through the summer and fall in a variety of communities across British Columbia.

The 2026-27 Host Application Process has been launched for First Nations, Métis Chartered Communities, Friendship Centres, and Indigenous organizations to apply to host event(s) within the 2026-27 series of BC Indigenous Provincial Athlete Development Camps. Successful community hosts will be awarded a Hosting Grant to help offset the majority, if not all, of the event operating costs. Communities awarded a Provincial Camp will work in partnership with I·SPARC’s Manager, Performance Sport, and the Provincial Sport Committee in the delivery of the event.

These events have been strategically established to support Indigenous athlete development in sports featured in the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG).  Camps are announced throughout the year with the following events currently scheduled:

Athletics (Track & Field)

I∙SPARC is pleased to present its 2026 BC Indigenous Athletics (Track & Field) Development Camp. This camp is in partnership with the Okanagan Athletics Club.

This 2-day event is being held on March 20-21, 2026 at the Apple Bowl in Kelowna, BC.

For full camp information and to register, click on the link below:

Arctic Sports

I∙SPARC is pleased to present its 2026 Arctic Sports BC Indigenous Camp. This camp is in partnership with the Yukon Aboriginal Sport Circle (YASC) and Tsawout First Nation.

This 2-day camp is being held on March 25-26 at the Tsawout First Nation Gym in Saanichton, BC.

For full camp information and to register, click on the link below:

Swimming

I∙SPARC is pleased to present its 2026 Swimming BC Indigenous Development Camp. This camp is in partnership with Métis Nation British Columbia and Métis Nation of Greater Victoria.

This one-day event is being held on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at the Crystal Pool & Fitness Centre in Victoria, BC.

For full camp information and to register, click on the link below:

Wrestling

I∙SPARC is pleased to present its BC Indigenous Wrestling Development Camp, in partnership with Cowichan Valley Wrestling Club.

This one-day event is being held on Friday, March 27, 2026 at Queen Margaret’s School in Duncan, BC.

For full camp information and to register, click on the link below:

For more information on the BC Indigenous Provincial Athlete Development Camps, please contact teambc@isparc.ca.