National Day For Truth and Reconciliation

NEWS RELEASE   I·SPARC Advances Cultural Safety in Sport with New Training Program, Honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Traditional Territory of the Quw’utsun (Cowichan) Tribes / Duncan B.C. (September 30, 2025) – First recognized in 2021, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation—coinciding with Orange Shirt Day, honours the survivors of residential schools, the children who never returned home, and the families and communities forever impacted by these institutions. As Canada observes this monumental day, the Indigenous [...]

On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) and our sector partners encourage athletes/participants, coaches, community leaders, volunteers, and organizations across the province to utilize their platforms to amplify stories of how sport and physical activity can be a bridge towards reconciliation. I·SPARC stands at the intersection of holistic health, culture, and unity and recognizes the profound impact that we all can have in the journey towards reconciliation. Breaking Down Barriers, Building [...]