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NEW** 2012 Sport & Active Living Leadership for Aboriginal Youth (SALL)

The Aboriginal Sports Recreation and Physical Activity Partners Council is accepting applications from Aboriginal youth (ages 14-24) to participate in the 2012 Sport & Active Living Leadership for Aboriginal Youth (SALL) program that will be launched as part of Gathering Our Voices Aboriginal Youth Conference, March 20-23, 2012 in Nanaimo, BC.  Read on.. SALL 2012

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:

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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:

        • 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

Download the information bulletin and registration document for more information:   AHLA Information Bulletin (pdf)      AHLA Registration (word)

 

 

Media Releases:

BC Aboriginal Provincial Championships & Sport Development Camps

DEVELOPMENT CAMPS

AGE CATEGORIES

REGISTRATION

BC Aboriginal Provincial Softball Camp

Hosted by Squamish First Nation

July 30-31, 2011

North Vancouver, BC

  • Co-Ed (Male and Female)
    Ages 10-19

Registration now closed.

BC Aboriginal Provincial Lacrosse Camp

Hosted by Squamish First Nation

July 30-31, 2011

North Vancouver, BC

  • Co-Ed (Male and Female)
    Ages 10-19

Registration now closed.

BC Aboriginal Provincial Rifle Shooting Camp

Hosted by Tk’emlúps (Kamloops Indian Band)

October 22-23, 2011

Kamloops, BC

*** Also held in conjunction with the camp is a NCCP Level 1 Technical Course for those interested in coaching certification. The course is FREE for Aboriginal registrants.

 

Co-Ed (Male and Female)
Ages 10-19

 

 

Click here for info/reg form.

Click here for the mini-poster.

Click here for FREE Coaching Course info.

 


*Registration Now Closed*

BC Aboriginal Badminton Camp

Hosted by T’exelc (Williams Lake Indian Band)

October 29, 2011

Williams Lake, BC

 

Co-Ed (Male and Female)
Ages 10-19

Click here for info/reg form.

Click here for the mini-poster.

 

Registration now closed

BC Aboriginal Volleyball Camp

Hosted by Cowichan Tribes

October 29-30, 2011

Duncan, BC

Co-Ed (Male and Female)
Ages 10-19

Click here for info/reg form.

Click here for the mini-poster.

Registration now closed

BC Aboriginal Badminton Camp

Hosted by Tseshaht First Nation

November 5, 2011

Port Alberni, BC

 

Co-Ed (Male and Female)
Ages 10-19

Click here for info/reg form.

Click here for the mini-poster. 

Registration now closed

BC Aboriginal Swim Camp

Hosted by Nova Métis Heritage Association

November 5/6, 2011

Surrey, BC

 

Co-ed, Ages 10-19
Two different levels of camp will be provided: 
SAT. November 5 - “ACTIVE START”
For individuals interested to learn more about the Sport of Swimming. Suggested min level:  able to swim 25m unassisted
SUN. November 6 - “TRAINING TO COMPETE”
For individuals currently or recently involved with the organized Sport of Swimming.

Click here for info/reg form

Click here for mini-poster 

 

Registration now closed

BC Aboriginal Volleyball Camp

Hosted by Scw'exmx Child & Family Services Society

December 10-11, 2011

Merritt, BC

 

Co-Ed (Male and Female)
Ages 10-19

Click here for info/reg form

Click here for mini-poster

Registration now closed.

 

BC Aboriginal Wrestling Camp

Hosted by Tseshaht First Nation

January 5, 2012

Port Alberni, BC

 

Co-ed Introductory Sessions

Two sessions offered:

1) Kids 9 and under

2) Youth 10 and up

Click here for info/reg form

Click here for mini-poster

 

Registration now closed.

BC Aboriginal Swim Camp

Hosted by Wachiay Friendship Centre

January 28 & 29, 2012

Vancouver Island Region, BC

 

Co-ed, Ages 10-19

Two different levels of camp will be provided:

SAT. Jan 28 - "ACTIVE START"

For individuals interested to learn more about the Sport of Swimming. Suggested min level: able to swim 25m unassisted.

SUN. Jan 29 - "TRAINING TO COMPETE"

For individuals currently or recently involved with the organized Sport of Swimming.

Click here for the info/reg form

 

Click here for mini-poster

Registration now closed.

 

BC Aboriginal 3-D Archery Camp

March 10-11, 2012

Northwest Region , BC - Venue TBD

 

 Details TBA

 Reg/info coming soon.

BC Aboriginal Swim Camp

March 2012

Prince George, BC

 

Details TBA

Reg/Info coming soon.

CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS:

AGE CATEGORIES

REGISTRATION

BC Aboriginal Provincial Soccer Championships

Hosted by Seabird Island First Nation

July 23-24, 2011

Agassiz, BC

  • Male & female team divisions
  • (13U) born 1998 - 2001
  • (16U) born 1995 - 1997
  • (18U) born 1993 - 1994

 

Registration now closed.

BC Aboriginal Provincial Canoeing Championships

Hosted by Seabird Island First Nation

July 23-24, 2011

Agassiz, BC

  • Male and female singles, doubles and mixed doubles (all age categories)
  • (14U) born 1997 - 2001
  • (16U) born 1995 - 1996
  • (19U) born 1992 - 1994

Registration now closed.

BC Aboriginal  Provincial Golf Championships

Hosted by Little Shuswap Band & Talking Rock Golf Course

August 8-10, 2011

Chase, BC

  • Male and female divisions
  • (13U) born 1998 - 2001
  • (16U) born 1995 - 1997
  • (19U) born 1992 - 1994

Registration now closed.

BC Aboriginal Provincial Basketball Championships

Hosted by Friendship House Association of Prince Rupert

Oct 21-23, 2011

Prince Rupert, BC

 

Male & female team divisions

(14U) born 1997 - 2001

(16U) born 1995 - 1996

(19U) born 1992 - 1994

 

EVENT CANCELLED. Stay tuned for information regarding Basketball Development Camps.

Hockey Championship2012 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships:

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

Fraser Contact List

Regional Action Plan

Fraser Regional Map

 

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.

Interior Contact List

Regional Action Plan

Interior Regional Map

 

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.

Northeast Contact List

Regional Action Plan

Northeast Regional Map

 

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

Northwest Contact List

Regional Action Plan

Northwest Regional Map

 

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

Regional Action Plan

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

Vancouver Island Contact List

Regional Action Plan

Vancouver Island Regional Map

 

ASRPAOC Bulletins:

 

Contact Information:

Rick Brant: Director
Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Partners Council
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Joe Akerman: Manager, Regional Engagement
Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Partners Council
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Lara Mussell Savage: Team BC
Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Partners Council
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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) 

Name

Region

Office Location

Phone

Email

Kim Leming

Vancouver Island

Wachiay Friendship Centre Courtenay

w 250.338.7793 ext. 223

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Roberta Genesius

Fraser

Aboriginal Training & Employment Co-op -  Surrey

w 778.395.0385 ext. 1434

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Whitney Morrison

Vancouver Coastal

Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre

w 604.251.4844 

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Kristy Auger

Northeast

Fort St. John Keeginaw Friendship Centre

w 250.785.8566 ext. 24

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Bernard Manuel

Interior

Merritt Conayt Friendship Society

w 250.378.5107 ext. 8520

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Karen Nyce

Northwest

Smithers Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre Society

w 250.847.5211

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Regional Committee Leads:

Region

Name

Affiliation

Email

Phone #

Fax

Northwest

Corinne McKay

Director of Programs - Nisga'a Valley Health Authority

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250-633-5000

250-633-2512

Fraser

Dianne Garner

Chehalis Indian Band

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604-796-2116/ 604-795-1585/ 604-792-1585

250-796-2122

Vancouver Coastal

Deborah Baker

Squamish Nation

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604-982-8636/ 604-789-4765

604-980-9601

Interior

Wes Zawertailo

Westbank First Nation

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250-768-7337/ 250-317-4791

250-768-7943

Northeast

Ken Edzerza

 

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250-964-3317

 

Vancouver Island

Kim Leming

 

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250-941-4114

 

 

 

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BC Association of Aboriginal
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200-506 Fort St.
Victoria, BC
V8W 1E6
PH: (250) 388-5522
Fax: (250) 388-5502
Toll-Free: 1-800-990-2432