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Team BC Shines with 159 Medal Winning Performance at the 2023 NAIG

Cowichan, BC – After a week of competitions at the Kjipuktuk (Halifax), 2023 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG), Team BC delivered an exceptional performance securing an impressive total of 159 medals (53 gold, 62 silver, 44 bronze) across 14 sports. Throughout the NAIG, Team BC showcased the exceptional talent of Indigenous athletes from across BC. The outstanding performances earned Team BC second place in the overall team standings – just 17 medals behind Team Saskatchewan, and 31 medals ahead of [...]

By |2023-07-26T14:49:00-07:00July 26th, 2023|Comments Off on Team BC Shines with 159 Medal Winning Performance at the 2023 NAIG
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First Day of Competition for Wrestling, Badminton, Beach Volleyball, Golf, and 3D Archery!

ATHLETICS EARNS THEIR FIRST MEDALS OF THE WEEK! "Today on the athletics field, Team BC had some very impressive performances in all areas. Despite the intense heat and humidity, athletes raced hard, threw far and jumped past their limits to secure new PBs as well as some medals," said Coach Siri Svensson. Shoutout performances include Danny Legault (Nuxalk Nation) from Bella Coola coming in silver for discus and James Reed (Red Pheasant Nation) from Vanderhoof coming in bronze for the 800m!  WRESTLING [...]

By |2023-07-18T21:45:44-07:00July 18th, 2023|Comments Off on First Day of Competition for Wrestling, Badminton, Beach Volleyball, Golf, and 3D Archery!
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Indigenous Golf Championship of British Columbia

Get ready for the Indigenous Golf Championship of British Columbia! First Nations, Métis and Inuit athletes will have a chance to compete in the inaugural Indigenous Golf Championship of British Columbia this May at the Nk'Mip Canyon Desert Golf Course in the south Okanagan. ⛳ The tournament is a partnership between the Office of the Lieutenant-Governor of B.C. and the Osoyoos Indian Band, which owns the course. The championship will see 128 men, women and youth compete and play together from May 28 [...]

By |2023-03-29T12:31:39-07:00March 17th, 2023|Comments Off on Indigenous Golf Championship of British Columbia
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Team BC Opens Official Online Merchandise Store for the 2023 NAHC and the 2023 NAIG

The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is pleased to announce the launch of Team BC’s official online merchandise store! For a limited time, friends, families and fans can purchase official merchandise to show their support for Team BC's athletes who will represent the province at the upcoming 2023 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC), and the 2023 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG)! The online store will close March 24, 2023 at 11:59PM (DST). No orders will be accepted after the [...]

By |2023-03-17T00:35:14-07:00March 10th, 2023|Comments Off on Team BC Opens Official Online Merchandise Store for the 2023 NAHC and the 2023 NAIG
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Be the Spark campaign launched

Team BC NAIG Be the Spark campaign to keep athletes connected was launched on April 30. Be the Spark campaign launched Victoria, BC (April 30, 2020) –Team BC staff are sharing uplifting messages with athletes, coaches, managers and volunteers to keep them inspired and active following the announcement in March that the Halifax 2020 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) are postponed. (continued below)   The Be the Spark campaign kicked off on April 30 with a video of Indigenous Sport, [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:28-07:00April 30th, 2020|0 Comments
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EMPLOYMENT NOTICE: Operations Manager – Team BC for 2020 NAIG

EMPLOYMENT NOTICE Operations Manager – Team BC for 2020 North American Indigenous Games DEADLINE TO APPLY: 4:00 PM, FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 2019 The mission of the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (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 [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:29-07:00June 14th, 2019|0 Comments
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TEAM BC’S HEAVY MEDAL DAY FOR RIFLE SHOOTING, WRESTLING AND CANOE/KAYAK

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 19, 2017 TEAM BC’S HEAVY MEDAL DAY FOR RIFLE SHOOTING, WRESTLING AND CANOE/KAYAK Athletics Win Nine Medals, 14U Basketball Teams Advance to Finals and Volleyball Starts Strong Toronto, ON – Team BC’s rifle shooters earned 14 medals after two days of heavy competition, winning three gold, eight silver and three bronze medals. “I am so proud of how our team performed today,” said Nicole Gerow, Rifle Shooting Head Coach. “The competition over the last three days [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:31-07:00July 20th, 2017|0 Comments
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ATHLETICS TEAM AWARDED TEAM BC’S FIRST MEDALS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 17, 2017 ATHLETICS TEAM AWARDED TEAM BC’S FIRST MEDALS 19U Female Lacrosse Makes History, Team BC Softball Sweeps and Rifle Shooters Aim for Medals Toronto, ON – Team BC's athletics team earned two medals in cross-country events on the first day of competition. Fifteen-year-old Marquesis Haintz claimed the first medal for Team BC, taking home silver in the 16U 3K division. Marquesis persevered through the grueling course, saying, “I knew when I crossed the finish line I was [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:31-07:00July 18th, 2017|0 Comments
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Female Lacrosse Players ‘Honoured’ to Compete at Indigenous Games

CBC News Coverage of 2017 NAIG Female Lacrosse Members of B.C.'s female lacrosse team are making history as some of the first to play women's lacrosse at the North American Indigenous Games Watch Ainsley Allen and Kiana Point's interview with CBC News about Team BC's 19U Female Lacrosse Team making history at the 2017 North American Indigenous Games. They play July 17, 2017 at 9:00 am (EST) at the Iroquois Lacrosse Arena in Hagersville, ON.   Official 2017 NAIG Schedule [...]

By |2022-06-01T01:44:31-07:00July 17th, 2017|0 Comments
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