Vancouver Coastal: Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council

09/16/2026

We would like to recognize Rod Brathwaite for his dedication to pathway development in hockey and floor hockey for Indigenous youth through the Canucks for Kids Program.

Rod's commitment to creating opportunities for Indigenous athletes helps foster participation, skill development, and a lifelong love of sport. Thank you, Rod, for your leadership, passion, and continued efforts to support Indigenous youth in their athletic journeys.

09/11/2026

Starts today at 10:00am. Please register with the link below

We at Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council celebrate National Coaches Week, it's an annual recognition that takes place across Canada from September 14–20, 2026, celebrating the positive impact coaches have on athletes and communities.

Free virtual NCCP - Basic Mental Skills coach development, please note space is limited to 12 people.

Virtual Basic Mental Skills: Sept 16 & 17, 2026. 10am to 1pm.

The goal of the NCCP Basic Mental Skills module is to support coaches and youth leaders in developing mental skills in their day-to-day practice as a coach or youth leader. This module provides an overview to mental skill development and application.

Learning Outcomes
Integrate mental-preparation strategies into practices
Help participants be mentally prepared for competition

Training for the NCCP Basic Mental Skills module covers 6 topics:
Introduction
Basic mental skills
Developing and maintaining focus
Setting goals
Planning for mental skill development
Conclusion

Click to Register:
https://isparcbc.wufoo.com/forms/mh8w33600chab8/

09/10/2026

08/27/2026

Great day at our Indigenous Youth Soccer Jamboree coached by our friends from the Vancouver Whitecaps FC & a big thanks to our great hosts from the Chief Joe Mathias Centre

08/25/2026

External opportunity

🛹 Learn to Skateboard with Bell's First Roll Initiative!

Ready to roll? Join us at Topaz Skatepark in Victoria for a free, fun and welcoming Learn to Skate session as part of the Topaz Thrash III Canada Skateboard Open!

📅 Saturday, September 5
⏰ 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
📍 Topaz Skatepark, Victoria

Whether you're stepping on a skateboard for the first time or looking to build confidence and skills, this session is designed to help youth get started in a supportive environment.

🌟 Special opportunity to skate alongside members of Canada Skateboard's National Team, including Olympians and top Canadian athletes.

✅ Learn-to-skate lessons
✅ All skill levels welcome
✅ Part of the Topaz Thrash III festivities

Register today using the QR code on the poster!

08/20/2026

✨ Arctic Sports Indigenous Youth Camp✨

In partnership with the Vancouver Coastal: Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council

I·SPARC would like to invite you to a free one-day Arctic Sports Camp that will be coached by Kyle Khaayák'w Worl. The camp is being presented at the Richmond Olympic Oval, in Court 11

All youth from both the Vancouver Coastal and Fraser regions are welcome but need to register online.

This camp is for ages 8-17 years old.
Location: Richmond Olympic Oval,

📍6111 River Rd, Richmond, BC V7C 0A2
-parking is across the street, if full, please check over-flow parking lots if a parking lot is full

https://richmondoval.ca/facility/getting-here/
Register Online!🔗
https://isparcbc.wufoo.com/forms/md8q25e0rcbrd4/

08/14/2026

Free to Register!

Arctic Sports Indigenous Youth Camp

In partnership with the Vancouver Coastal: Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council & Fraser: Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council

I·SPARC would like to invite you to a free one-day Arctic Sports Camp that will be coached by Kyle Khaayák'w Worl. The camp is being presented at the Richmond Olympic Oval, in Court 11

All youth from both the Vancouver Coastal and Fraser regions are welcome but need to register online.

This camp is for ages 8-17 years old.

Location: Richmond Olympic Oval,
📍6111 River Rd, Richmond, BC V7C 0A2
-parking is across the street, if full, please check over-flow parking lots if a parking lot is full
https://richmondoval.ca/facility/getting-here/

Register Online!🔗
https://isparcbc.wufoo.com/forms/md8q25e0rcbrd4

08/13/2026

𝐕𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬: 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐆𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠.

I·SPARC, in partnership with the BC Regional Sport Alliance, is pleased to present the 2nd in-person gathering of 2026, 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 I·SPARC and the Canadian Sport Institute Pacific , which will include valuable education and training opportunities. We invite you to attend, participate and lend your voice during the upcoming Vancouver 2026 Pathways: Indigenous Sport Leadership Gathering.

📅 Saturday, September 12th
⏰ 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
📍 UBC Gateway Health Building / 5955 University Blvd, Vancouver, BC

REGISTER TODAY: https://isparcbc.wufoo.com/forms/pathways-indigenous-sport-leadership-gathering-m18njg721ttdocn/

07/20/2026

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 numbers, email addresses, and team contacts will remain the same, all physical operations, mail, and deliveries will transition to the new location effective July 15, 2026.

NEW ADDRESS DETAILS:

I∙SPARC (Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council)
Suite 315 – 1443 Craigflower Road
Victoria, BC
V9A 7C3

07/04/2026

Indigenous Youth basketball 🏀 camp in partnership with the Vancouver Bandits

Here today until 430pm