Delivering sport, physical activity & recreation pgrms that promote healthy, active lifestyles for Indigenous people & families in BC #isparcbc #MovePlayCompete
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I·SPARC is pleased to release its 2025-26 Annual Report. This report provides an overview of the many programs I·SPARC offers throughout the province of B.C.
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We teamed up with @ISPARCBC to host free basketball camps on Haida Gwaii this past weekend, with the support of Langara Island Lodge and the Skidegate Band Council! 🏀 👏
Thank you to the Haida Gwaii community for hosting us this past weekend, háw'aa!
𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐫'𝐬 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭!
Nominate an athlete:
isparc.ca/grants-recognition…
The nomination period is now open for the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭
Nominations are open to Indigenous youth in BC, 24 years of age and younger (born 2002 or later)
isparc.ca/premiersawards
September is a busy month for Canoe & Kayak 🛶 BC Indigenous Athlete Development Camps and Championships, in partnership w/ @CanoeKayakBC
🔎Learn more and register through 🔗below:
KAMLOOPS
isparcbc.wufoo.com/forms/m3s…
NANAIMO
isparcbc.wufoo.com/forms/m1v…
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The Hosting BC Grant is now open.
Host a sport event in BC 🏆
The #HostingBC program supports communities with funding to boost events, tourism & athlete development.
Learn more: viasport.ca/grants/hosting-b…
📷 Image courtesy of Nora Varga / BC Games Society
Call for🏒Coaches!
I·SPARC is now accepting applications from qualified Indigenous hockey coaches to join the Men's Team BC volunteer coaching staff for the 2027 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships
Full program information and to apply, please visit:
isparcbc.wufoo.com/forms/202…
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Junior Canucks in Cranbrook sharing our love for the game! 🏒
We visited Cranbrook, BC alongside FIN and #Canucks Alumni, to support the Métis Association's Floor Hockey and new Ice Hockey programs with NHL/NHLPA Hockey in a Box and the Purcell Hockey Academy!
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Now open: Northern BC Coaching and Officiating Development Fund.
Assisting with training and certification costs, this grant supports stronger coaching and officiating that improves sport experiences in northern BC.
Don't miss this funding opportunity. Visit viasport.ca/grants/northern-… to review guidelines, important dates, and application details.
#viaSport #coachdevelopment #officiating #NorthernBCGrant
Thanks to our friends at the Vancouver Canucks for an amazing day and sharing the great game of hockey with youth #MovePlayCompete
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More than 275 local hockey associations will host #FirstShiftHockey during the 2026-27
season.
Find the one closest to you!
firstshift.ca | @Canucks
I∙SPARC is pleased to announce that its office will be relocating to a new space to better serve its community and partners.
While phone #'s, emails, and team contacts will remain the same, all physical operations, mail, and deliveries will transition to the new location.
Congrats @CP0031! Truly an amazing career!
Huge congratulations to Indspire Award recipient Carey Price on his induction into the Hockey Hall of Fame! 🏒🧡
From Anahim Lake to the NHL record books, Carey’s legacy of excellence and his commitment to empowering First Nations, Métis, and Inuit youth continue to inspire us all.
📸 credit to: hockeydb.com #Indspire #CareyPrice #HHOF2026 #IndigenousExcellence
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Deadline is Tuesday at midnight - get your tickets using the link and select a sport organization to support!
bc.victoryvault.ca
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The Government of Canada invests $22.8 million in funding for sport for social development projects in Indigenous communities across the country.
Learn more: canada.ca/en/canadian-herita…
@AboriginalSC
ALT Collage of Indigenous athletes in sports gear, with an Inukshuk sculpture and a canoe in the background. The text reads as follows: Sport for social development in Indigenous communities 2026-2028 funding recipients Canada Wordmark
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The Indigenous Youth Sport Legacy Fund is now open.
The fund supports Indigenous athletes by helping cover high-performance costs like travel, training, and equipment.
A lasting legacy of the 2010 Games supporting the next generation 🏅
Thank you to @Odlum_Brown for your continued support!
Learn more:
viasport.ca/grants/indigenou…
#IndigenousSport #Grants #Funding #BC
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WAKE UP THE #FIFAWorldCup 2026 STARTS TODAY! 🤩
39 days, 48 teams, and 104 matches of pure football bliss. History starts right now.
Whether you’re catching today’s opening match on our screens or counting down to Vancouver’s first match at BC Place this weekend, the FIFA Fan Festival Vancouver is where the city comes together to celebrate. 🏟️✨
Pull up early to catch every minute of the energy! General entry is completely FREE, or click the link to check out the week one schedule or upgrade your view with reserved Amphitheatre seats. 🎟️ bit.ly/4uIOHOU
#WeAreVancouver #WeAre26
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Join us at the FIFA Fan Festival™ from June 11 to July 19, 2026, at Hastings Park in Vancouver. səlilwətaɬ Members and staff will be on site educating visitors from all around the world about our rich history, culture, lands, and waters.
Learn more: twnation.ca/visit-our-tsleil…
