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B.C., Eastern Door and the North clash at National Aboriginal Hockey Championships – CFJC Today Kamloops
KAMLOOPS — Team B.C. was chasing its first win in the male division on Wednesday (May 7) morning at the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships in Kamloops. Eastern Door and the North entered the game as an underdog, having lost its first three contests by a combined score of 24-5. But, as CFJC Today reports, B.C.. […]
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Read MoreTeam BC Announces Partnership with The Reach Group for 2025 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships
Traditional Territory of the Quw’utsun (Cowichan) Tribes / Duncan B.C. (May 5, 2025) – The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I∙SPARC) is proud to announce a new sponsor partnership with The Reach Group, a leading Indigenous consulting firm, based in Kamloops, BC. This exciting collaboration supports Team BC’s participation in the 2025 National […]
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Read MoreBottle hopes to inspire at National Aboriginal Hockey Championships – CFJC Today Kamloops
May 1, 2025 KAMLOOPS — Indigenous strength, excellence and unity will be celebrated at the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships, which are scheduled to get underway on Monday (May 5) at McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre. Hosted by the City of Kamloops and Tkemlúps te Secwépemc, the under-18 tournament will feature many of the top […]
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Read MoreCall for Provincial Sport Committee Members
April 29th, 2025 Join a Provincial Sport Committee and Help Shape Indigenous Sport in BC! I·SPARC is now accepting applications for volunteers to serve on its Provincial Sport Committees—a unique opportunity to support Indigenous athlete and coach development across British Columbia. These committees play a vital role in planning and delivering Provincial Athlete Development Camps, […]
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Read MoreInclusive Place of Pickleball (IPOP) Launches Metro Vancouver’s First Large-Scale Indoor Pickleball Facility at The City of Lougheed
BURNABY, BC, April 23, 2025 – This Saturday at 10:00 AM, the old Safeway at The City of Lougheed in Burnaby will officially reopen its doors—but instead of groceries, the shelves have been replaced with something even more dynamic and fun…the Inclusive Place of Pickleball (IPOP). This new 30,000 sq. ft. indoor pickleball facility features […]
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Read MoreVancouver Reveals Official FIFA World Cup 26™ Host City Poster
April 15, 2025 Today, Vancouver revealed its Official FIFA World Cup 26™ Host City Poster, designed by BC artist, Jamin Zuroski. Inspired by the region’s natural elements and Indigenous culture, the poster captures Vancouver’s connection to nature and the spirit of the beautiful game. This is the first time a FIFA World Cup™ has introduced […]
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Read MoreCall for Host Applications – 2025/26 BC Indigenous Athlete Development Camps
I·SPARC has launched its latest call for host applications. The organization is seeking community and organizational partners — including interested First Nations, Métis Chartered Communities, Friendship Centres, and Indigenous organizations — to apply to host one or more events in the 2025/26 BC Indigenous Provincial Athlete Development Camp series. The Provincial Camps series for 2025/26 […]
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Read MoreCanoe Kayak BC Spring Coaching Clinics
April 10th, 2025 Canoe Kayak BC (CKBC) is offering two unique coaching clinics this Spring: Community Coach (CanoeKids) – April or June Delivery Entry-Level Competitive Coach (ELCC) coach training clinic These clinics have a virtual delivery with a follow-up in person evaluation required. Please contact Tammy Watson (I·SPARC) to provide your Expression of Interest for […]
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Read MoreLocal young women competing in Indigenous championships – Times Chronicle
Apr 9, 2025 Three young women from Oliver and Osoyoos will represent their nations, hometowns and their province in the upcoming 2025 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC). The event, set to kick off Sunday, May 4 in Kamloops, brings together the top U18 Indigenous hockey players from across the country for a week of elite […]
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Read MoreBC Lions Indigenous Youth Program Begins April 7
April 8, 2025 I·SPARC are thrilled for another season of the Indigenous Youth Program, in partnership with the BC Lions. This marks the fourth season of the program and another fun-filled season of Indigenous youth learning from the best in the Canadian Football League. I·SPARC would like to thank the BC Lions players and staff, […]
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