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Call for Coaches: Aboriginal Apprentice Coach Program at the 2027 Canada Games
October 7th, 2025 The Aboriginal Apprentice Coach Program is a partnership between the Provincial/Territorial Coaching Representatives (PTCRs), the Provincial/Territorial Aboriginal Sport Bodies (PTASBs), the Canada Games Council (CGC), and the Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC). This program provides the opportunity for each province and territory to send two Indigenous coaches to the Canada Games in apprenticeship […]
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Call-out for 2026 Team BC Hockey Coaches and Staff
Oct. 2, 2025 I·SPARC is now accepting applications from qualified Indigenous hockey coaches to join the Team BC volunteer coaching staff for the 2026 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC). These championships are an annual event that provides a forum for elite Indigenous hockey players from across Canada, featuring both men’s and women’s competitions. As a […]
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Mosaic Releases Survey Findings, Announces Next Steps for Recreation Program
September 18, 2025 Mosaic Forest Management has released the key findings from its first-ever public survey on recreational access, which received an overwhelming 7,600 responses in just 23 days. The comprehensive feedback has prompted Mosaic to engage an external consultant to help improve its recreation program. “What we heard was clear. Communities value access to […]
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Lions To Host 5th Annual Orange Shirt Day Game Sept. 26
September 16, 2025 The BC Lions are proud to honour and respect Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation when we host the Toronto Argonauts next Friday, September 26 at Save-On-Foods Field at BC Place. Our fifth annual Orange Shirt Day game is presented by Prospera Credit Union, BC Hydro and LiUNA! Local 1611. This special event […]
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Now Accepting Nominations – 2025 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport
September 3, 2025 The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is pleased to announce that the nomination period is now open to nominate athletes for the 2025 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport. OVERVIEW The Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport recognizes athletes who have achieved excellence in performance […]
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Host Bid Process Now Open – 2027 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships
The Aboriginal Sport Circle (ASC) is excited to announce that the bid process for hosting the 2027 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC) is now open! Letters of intent and bid fees are due by October 10th, 2025. For any questions or submissions, please reach out to nahc@aboriginalsportcircle.ca To view the bid manual please visit: https://www.aboriginalsportcircle.ca/news/the-bid-process-is-now-open-for-the-national-aboriginal-hockey-championships-nahc-2027 […]
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Registration Open – 2025 Healthy Living Leader Training
August 28th, 2025 I·SPARC is excited to announce that the registration for the 2025 Regional Healthy Living Leader Training sessions is now open! These sessions are complimentary for those working within Indigenous communities who want to deliver an Honour Your Health Challenge or Indigenous RunWalkWheel program. Region Location Hotel Dates Northwest Smithers* Prestige Hudson Bay […]
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No confirmation whether City of Kamloops, Tk’emlups will co-host Indigenous Games after Calgary removed from hosting – Castanet
Aug 28, 2025 The City of Kamloops was mum on whether it will again seek co-host duties for a major Indigenous sporting event after previous bidding rival Calgary lost its right to put on the 2027 North American Indigenous Games. The North American Indigenous Games is the largest multi-sport and cultural event hosted in Canada […]
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I·SPARC 2024/2025 Annual Report Released
August 19th, 2025 The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is pleased to release its 2024-25 Annual Report. This report provides an overview of the many programs I·SPARC offers throughout the province, including Healthy Living Offerings, Team BC achievements, 2024 Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport, and various community sport programs. […]
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2025 Pathways: Indigenous Sport Leadership Gatherings – Prince George Event Registration
I·SPARC, in partnership with the BC Regional Sport Alliance, is pleased to present these in-person gatherings that will bring together Indigenous community champions, coaches, leaders, recreation managers, youth workers, and other advocates in the fields of sport, recreation, physical activity, health, and education to LEARN, SHARE, EXPLORE and ENGAGE. Workshops will be delivered by both […]
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