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Career Opportunities:
Regional Sport & Physical Activity Coordinators- NORTHEAST & FRASER Regions only
The overarching mission of the Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Partners Council (Partners Council) is to improve the health outcomes of Aboriginal people across British Columbia by supporting and encouraging physically active communities and by expanding access to sports and recreation opportunities. The Partners Council has established six regions across BC inclusive of the Northwest, Northeast, Interior, Fraser, Vancouver Coastal, and Vancouver Island. This structure brings together community sport, recreation, physical activity and health leaders from within each Region to establish committees, set priorities and create annual plans for advancing sport, recreation and physical activity in their area.
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ASRPA Partners Council
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Aboriginal Sports, Recreation and Physical Activity Partners Council
In 2008, at a historical gathering of Aboriginal leaders, a five-pillar sport, recreation and physical activity framework was presented and endorsed as a means of improving the health of First Nations, Métis, and off-reserve Aboriginal peoples in BC. The group that developed and presented the framework, which included the First Nations Health Council, Métis Nation BC, and the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres, formalized their partnership by creating the Aboriginal Sports, Recreation Physical Activity Partners Council (Partners Council). With the endorsement of the Pillar Framework by the First Nations, Métis and Friendship Centres leadership, the Partners Council proceeded to develop a comprehensive plan, now known as the Aboriginal Sports, Recreation and Physical Activity Strategy (BC). The long-term Strategy is designed to increase access and participation in sports, recreation, and physical activity for Aboriginal people across BC.
Background Information & Reference Material:
Email Distribution List:
To be added to our email distribution list please click on your region below: (maps can be found below under Regional Information)
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Current Initiatives:
- 2011 BC Aboriginal Provincial Championships & Sport Development Camps (see chart below)
- Regional Engagement Workshops May/June 2011 Workshop Powerpoint Presentation (pdf)
- Aboriginal Coaching Manual (ACM) ACM Brief Summary
- Sport & Active Living Leadership for Aboriginal Youth @ G.O.V. 2012 in Nanaimo (coming soon)
- Aboriginal Healthy Living Activities NEW!
The Aboriginal Sport, Recreation & Physical Activity Partners Council (Partners Council) is pleased to announce that they have been chosen to serve as the new administrative body of this year’s Aboriginal Healthy Living Activities. The funding for these important community based physical activity and health promotion programs has been provided by the BC Ministry of Health - Aboriginal Healthy Living Branch.
Under the Aboriginal Healthy Living Activities banner, the Partners Council will oversee the successful implementation of four exciting initiatives:
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- Aboriginal RunWalk (delivered through SportMedBC)
- Healthy Living Training Events for Community Coordinators
- Minor Grants to Support Community-Based Physical Activity Projects
- 2012 Gathering Our Voices Aboriginal Youth Conference
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Download the information bulletin and registration document for more information: AHLA Information Bulletin (pdf) AHLA Registration (word)
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2011 Equipment Grant Program (NEW)
The Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Partners Council (Partners Council) is launching a regionally based Equipment Grant Program that allows First Nations, Métis Chartered Communities and Aboriginal Friendships Centres across British Columbia to apply for funds to purchase sport, recreation and/or physical activity equipment. The equipment will be used by communities/organizations to promote healthy active lifestyles by reducing barriers and increasing access to sport, recreation and physical activity programs for the entire community – from children to elders.
The Equipment Grant Program will be delivered through each of the Partner Council’s six Regional Committees, inclusive of the Northwest, Northeast, Interior, Fraser, Vancouver Coastal and Vancouver Island. The Regional Committees will be responsible for evaluating the applications submitted by communities/organizations from within their region and awarding the grants.
Guidelines for the 2011 Equipment Grant Program are as follows:
Eligibility
All First Nations, Métis Chartered Communities and Friendship Centres will be eligible to apply within their region. In addition, some provincial not-for-profit organizations that deliver Aboriginal health promotion programs may be eligible to receive a grant.
Grant
Grants of up to $2500 are available. The funds must be used to purchase sport, recreation or physical activity equipment. Under the 2011 program, footwear and some types of apparel will be considered within the application evaluation process.
Application Deadline
All applications must be received on or before 5 pm, Friday December 16, 2011. Downloads: 2011 Equipment grant guidelines 2011 Equipment grant application form -
Applications Forms must be submitted by email or fax to the following coordinates:
Joe Akerman, Manager - Regional Engagement
Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Partners
email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Fax: 250.388.5502
Note: Successful applicants will be notified in January 2012
Final report
All grant recipients will be required to complete and submit a final report (a report form will be provided by the Partners Council) by March 31, 2012. The report must include all original equipment purchase receipts.
Media Releases:
- Team BC Player Selection Camp – Online Registration: https://event-wizard.com/events/TeamBC-NAHC/
- Team BC seeking top Aboriginal hockey players and coaching staff **NEW**
- Partners Council to administer Aboriginal Healthy Living Activities **NEW**
- Regional Sport and Physical Activity Coordinators
- ASRPA Partners Council Awarded Nike N7 Fund Grant
- Nike and Partners Council Announce Memorandum of Understanding
- Nike N7 Sport Summit: Beaverton, Oregon - October 28-30
- Nike N7 program: Nike products at wholesale prices for ‘Aboriginal Health and Recreation Programs’ application documents
- Credit application instructions(Microsoft Word)
- Credit application (PDF)
- Announcement: 2014 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG)
BC Aboriginal Provincial Championships & Sport Development Camps
Team BC – 2014 North American Indigenous Games:
Regional Engagement Process (Workshop Presentation):
Regional Information (NEW! Updated 2011-12):
Regional Sports and Physical Activity Coordinators (NEW! Contact List at Bottom of Web Page)
Fraser:
The Fraser Regional Action Plan and Workshop Notes from the ASRPA Partners Council Fraser Regional Engagement Workshop that took place in ABBOTSFORD June 7& 8, 2011 at the Mamele’awt Community Aboriginal Centre
Interior:
Interior Regional Action Plan and Workshop Notes from the ASRPA Partners Council Interior Regional Engagement Workshop that took place in Westbank June 9 & 10, 2011 at the Westbank First Nation.
Northeast:
Northeast Regional Action Plan and Workshop Notes from the ASRPA Partners Council Northeast Regional Engagement Workshop that took place in Prince George June 15 & 16, 2011 at the Prince George Ramada.
Northwest
The Northwest Regional Action Plan and Workshop Notes from the ASRPA Partners Council Northwest Regional Engagement Workshop that took place in Terrace, May 26 & 27, 2011 at the Best Western Terrace Inn
Vancouver Coastal:
The Vancouver Coastal Regional Action Plan and Workshop Notes from the ASRPA Partners Council Vancouver Coastal Regional Engagement Workshop that took place in North Vancouver, June 2 & 3, 2011 at the Chief Joe Mathias Centre.
Vancouver Coastal Contact List
Vancouver Coastal Regional Map
Vancouver Island:
Vancouver Island Regional Action Plan and Workshop Notes from the ASRPA Partners Council Vancouver Island Regional Engagement Workshop that took place in Nanaimo June 23 & 24, 2011 at the Coast Bastion Inn
ASRPAOC Bulletins:
Contact Information:
Rick Brant: Director
Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Partners Council
Cell Phone: 250-710-4604 | Email:
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Joe Akerman: Manager, Regional Engagement
Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Partners Council
Cell Phone: 250-388-5522 | Email:
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Lara Mussell Savage: Team BC
Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Partners Council
Cell Phone: 604-799-1456 | Email:
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Mailing Address:
ASRPA, C/O BCAAFC #200 - 506 Fort St., Victoria, BC V8W 1E6
Regional Sport and Physical Activity Coordinators (pdf)
Regional Committee Leads:
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Northwest |
Corinne McKay |
Director of Programs - Nisga'a Valley Health Authority |
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250-633-5000 |
250-633-2512 |
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Fraser |
Dianne Garner |
Chehalis Indian Band |
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604-796-2116/ 604-795-1585/ 604-792-1585 |
250-796-2122 |
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Vancouver Coastal |
Deborah Baker |
Squamish Nation |
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604-982-8636/ 604-789-4765 |
604-980-9601 |
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Interior |
Wes Zawertailo |
Westbank First Nation |
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250-768-7337/ 250-317-4791 |
250-768-7943 |
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Northeast |
Ken Edzerza |
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250-964-3317 |
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Vancouver Island |
Kim Leming |
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250-941-4114 |
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