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Bulldogs & Bombers Team up with the Tseshaht First Nation to continue the popular ‘Free Youth Tickets’ program.
September 5, 2024 Tseshaht First Nation, Tseshaht Market, Tseshaht Forestry, and the Alberni Valley Bulldogs/Port Alberni Bombers are excited to announce a new partnership to continue the popular ‘free tickets for youth’ initiative for the 2024 – 2025 season. “Tseshaht First Nation is honoured to stand with Tseshaht Market and Tseshaht Forestry to ensure this […]
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I·SPARC Honours the Recipients of the Provincial 2023 Premier’s Awards
Traditional Territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples / Victoria B.C. (September 5, 2024) – The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is pleased to announce the 10 outstanding athletes named as provincial recipients of the 2023 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport. Cheyenne Simicak, Softball & Baseball, Gitxsan Nation – Gitanmaax Lincoln […]
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I∙SPARC 2023/2024 Annual Report Released
August 29th, 2024 The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is pleased to release its 2023-24 Annual Report. This report provides an overview of the many programs I·SPARC offers throughout the province, including Healthy Living Offerings, Team BC achievements, 2023 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport, and various community sport programs. […]
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Whistler Blackcomb Announces 2024/25 Winter Season Opening Date & September Epic Pass Deadline Details
Guests can expect another winter season packed with experiences unique to Whistler Blackcomb, plus new Mobile Pass technology allowing guests to access the slopes from their phone Whistler, B.C., Aug. 14, 2024 – Whistler Blackcomb is set to open its dual mountains to skiers and riders on Friday, November 22 for the 2024/25 winter season, […]
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I∙SPARC Announces Provincial Softball and Canoe/Kayak Camps
I∙SPARC is pleased to announce its upcoming BC Indigenous Provincial Athlete Development Camps for softball and canoe / kayak. These camps are an important component of the Provincial Strategy for Indigenous Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity. The events provide a unique opportunity for Indigenous (First Nations, Metis, and Inuit) athletes and coaches throughout the province to […]
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Tlu-piich Games return to Port Alberni after five-year break – Alberni Valley News
Event brings together Nuu-chah-nulth nations for four days of sports After a five-year absence, the Tlu-piich Games are returning to Port Alberni. The annual games, hosted by the Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council, are a gathering of Nuu-chah-nulth and Indigenous nations of all ages and abilities to celebrate healthy living and culture through sport. This will be […]
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Shalaya Valenzuela hopes rugby 7s silver medal will inspire other Indigenous youth to pursue sport – CBC
Aug 05, 2024 25-year-old is 1st Indigenous woman from Canada to earn Olympic medal in the sport Shalaya Valenzuela, a member of the Tseshaht First Nation on Vancouver Island, is still basking in the glow of the silver medal she won as a member of Canada’s women’s rugby 7’s at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The […]
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I AM Excited! Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 Kicks Off Engagement Campaign with I AM sign series
JULY 23, 2024 VANCOUVER, BC – July 23, 2024 – With just 200 days to go, the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025, presented by ATCO and Boeing, kicked off its I AM Vancouver Whistler 2025 campaign today, a comprehensive multi-media engagement encouraging people everywhere to share their I AM on social media, attend by pre-registering online for Ceremonies tickets […]
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Basketball Athlete Expression of Interest – National Indigenous Basketball Camp
I∙SPARC is pleased to announce the National Indigenous Basketball Camp (NIBC). The NIBC is a high-performance Indigenous basketball camp with the goal of providing opportunities for Indigenous youth between the ages of 13-15 with high-performance potential to further develop and excel through basketball both on and off-court. This project is being organized by both the […]
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Mission athletes prepare for BC Summer Games – Mission City Record
Trio of box lacrosse players among 22 Mission athletes representing Fraser Valley next week Lacrosse dreams could be realized at the BC Summer Games next week. Maple Ridge hosts the 2024 Games, but Mission Leisure Centre will welcome athletes for four box lacrosse games as well. Mission will be well represented in box lacrosse with […]
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