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BC 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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Team BC Announces Rosters for 2025 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships
April 7th, 2025 Traditional Territory of the Quw’utsun (Cowichan) Tribes / Duncan B.C. (April 7, 2025) – The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I∙SPARC) is pleased to announce the players and volunteer personnel who will represent British Columbia in the 2025 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC). The NAHC will be hosted on the […]
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Cornwall Armed Forces Day & Friendship Lacrosse Game
April 7, 2025 Mark your calendars for a special two-day event that brings together the Akwesasne and Military communities in the spirit of healing, friendship, and appreciation! 🗓️ Friday, June 7 | 1900 hrs – 2100 hrs (7 p.m. – 9 p.m.) Come out to the A’nowara’ko:wa Arena for a Friendship Lacrosse Game, uniting Akwesasne […]
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Di Stasio and McLaughlin Recognized as Inaugural I·SPARC Athletes of the Year
Traditional Territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples / Victoria B.C. (April 1, 2025) – The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) proudly announced the inaugural recipients of its Athletes of the Year awards during Sport BC’s 57th Annual Athlete of the Year Awards on March 6, 2025. Presented in partnership with Sport BC, these […]
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Government of Yukon announces key changes for the 2025–26 hunting and fishing licensing year
March 31, 2025 The Government of Yukon is launching the 2025–26 hunting and fishing licensing year with important changes aimed at improving wildlife management, supporting conservation efforts and providing new opportunities for hunters across the territory. New hunting opportunities for the 2025–26 licensing year: The number of deer permits will increase from 12 to 20. […]
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Community fights to save arena in Mindemoya as council reviews options – CBC
April 1, 2025 Engineers declared the 70-year-old arena unsafe for public use in March The future of the J.H. Burt Memorial arena in Mindemoya on Manitoulin Island remains uncertain as the municipality evaluates repair options for the rink, which has served the community for over 70 years. While the main building remains stable, Central Manitoulin […]
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2 First Nations to host return of Manitoba Indigenous Summer Games – CBC
Mar 31, 2025 Games will take place in Norway House Cree Nation and in around Sagkeeng Anicinabe Nation After more than a decade, the Manitoba Indigenous Summer Games are returning this July and August. The importance of the games is not lost on Robyn Cruz, major games manager for the Manitoba Aboriginal Sports and Recreation […]
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Public Advisory: Active NL Deadline Extended
March 28, 2025 The deadline to apply for 2025-26 Active NL funding has been extended. Not-for-profit community-based groups and organizations, municipalities, Indigenous governments and organizations, local service districts and schools now have until April 30, 2025, to apply. This fund supports community-based active living initiatives, infrastructure or equipment that will help directly increase physical activity, […]
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Grants for cycling, walking paths support sustainability
March 27, 2025 Cyclists and walkers will enjoy more multi-use pathways, protected bike lanes, pedestrian bridges, and safety improvements as the Province helps local governments expand their active transportation infrastructure. “With this funding, we’re helping communities across B.C. build a more sustainable future,” said Mike Farnworth, Minister of Transportation and Transit. “By connecting communities with dedicated […]
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Faces of Our Games Campaign Champions Diverse Voices within Canada Games Movement
Mar 27, 2025 The Canada Games Council (CGC) is thrilled to launch Faces of Our Games, a powerful new storytelling campaign that amplifies diverse voices within the Canada Games Movement to champion greater representation and empower underrepresented groups to get involved in sport in a variety of ways. The Faces of Our Games campaign reflects […]
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