Indigenous Sport Council (Alberta)

CUSA Calgary United Soccer Association Job Opportunity

2012-01-14

CUSA Calgary United Soccer Association Job Opportunity, currently has an opening within the organization for a Program Assistant.

2012 Aboriginal National Invitational Volleyball Championships

2012-01-14

Akwesasne Mohawk Territory invites Aboriginal volleyball athletes from across North America to participate in our National Invitational Volleyball championships, cultural activities and entertainment in Akwesasne Mohawk Nation July 27th – August 4th.

ARPA Emerging Leaders Program

2012-01-14

An emerging leader is a student, recent graduate, or professional entering the Quality of Life Sector. This individual is perceived by his employer (paid or volunteer) or peers to have strong core competencies that, with support over time, will lead them to become a dynamic leader within the Sector

ISCA Celebrity Texas Golf Scramble Fundraiser - June 1, 2011

2011-05-15

Early bird deadline is extended to May 18, 2011. There are now 4 celebrities joining us! NHL Players Jordin Tootoo, Carey Price and Arron Asham and Country Singer Shane Yellowbird. For more info, please visit our website.

ISCA Celebrity Texas Golf Scramble Fundraiser - June 1, 2011

2011-04-25

Early bird deadline will be May 13, 2011. Early bird prize: Professional set of golf clubs. Team of 4. Shot gun start time 1:00pm. Registration 11:00am - 12:00pm. Hole in one and 4 chances to win $10,000.00. For more info, please visit our website.

Final Selection for National Aboriginal Hockey Championships (NAHC)

2011-04-25

We have selected the Final Roster for Team Alberta Male and Female 2011 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships. To see the name list, please visit our website

5th Annual Spring Thaw 2011 Basketball and Volleyball Tournament

2011-02-03

March 25, 26, 27, 2011 in Edmonton, Alberta. Prize money, All-Star Trohies, Medals will be provided for all adult categories. No prize money for the youth categories. Four Cirlce of Curage Awards for each category and adult social events being planned. For more info or to register your team call ENBA Sports at 780-937-6011 or visit our website.

Aboriginal-focused Hip-Hop Program - BluePrintForLife

2011-01-29

An Aboriginal-focused Hip-Hop program that is a alternative education tool for community development. A very Good presentation to attend in Edmonton at Grant Macewan in the CN Theatre (Building 5) from 4:00-5:30 pm on Monday, January 31, 2011. Admission is free. BluePrintForLife is considered one of the worlds’ leading companies utilizing Hip Hop as both a community development tool and as a model for alternative education. Stephen Leafloor from BluePrintForLifeMonday, January 31, 2011 4:00-5:30 PM Grant Macewan in the CN Theatre (Building 5)

The Hills are Alive a Music, Dance and Cultural Extravaganza 2011

2011-01-29

An amazing event that showcases the Metis and Aboriginal Culture and brings together many talented musicians, dancers, and cultural teachers, in a traditional setting of tipi's and trapper's tents. The event is open to the public (at a very small cost), and is appropriate for all ages, and musical abilities.

Aboriginal Curling Championship 2011

2011-01-27

Metis Nation - Saskatchewan: Presents 2011 National Aboriginal Curling Championship. April 1, 2 and 3, 2011. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Granite Curling Club, 480 - 1st Ave. North. Deadline to enter: March 25, 2011. For more information or to enter a team please phone Louis Gardiner at 306-833-2007 or e-mail l.gardiner@sasktel.net or cell number 306-833-7766. Visit our website to learn more.

Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines

2011-01-27

Learn about proper required exercises and fitness for different age groups. Stay healthy with proper activities. Now is the time. Walk, run, or wheel, and embrace life. Visit our website to read the guideline.

Aboriginal Women: Building on Our Strengths - A Leadership Workshop

2011-01-25

Are you interested in building your leadership skills to contribute to sport and physical activity in your community? Are you passionate about participation and want to share this passion with others? This event is for you! The Building On Our Strengths workshop, designed by and for Aboriginal women, will provide an opportunity for women working or volunteering in the sport, recreation, health and education fields to share their experiences, reflect on ideas, and develop their leadership skills. Discussion will focus on how to improve community sport and physical activity for Aboriginal girls and women. Wednesday February 9, 2011; 9-12pm Thursday February 10, 2011; 9-12pm. Visit our website for more info.

2011 Team Alberta Registration Form

2011-01-20

2011 Team Alberta Selection Camp registration form. Please download our form and fill it out. Email or fax us back the form. Visit our website to download form.

ISCA January Newsletter

2011-01-20

Our ISCA January newsletter is out. Please visit our website to read newsletter.

2011 Leadership Summit

2011-01-18

2011 Alberta Sports and Recreation Leadership Summit. April 7-9, 2011, Banff Centre. For more info and registration, visit our website.

Native American 5K National Championships

2011-01-18

Open to U.S., Alaska, and Canadian tribal members. The 4th annual Native American 5K Championships will be held in June 2011. There is also an open community division for non-tribal members, youth 1K runs, toddler 400 meter dash, and 1 and 2 mile fitness walks.

Alberta Recreation and Parks Association (ARPA)

2011-01-15

ARPA believes that recreation and parks provide benefits that are essential to the health and well-being of individuals, communities, the economy and environment in Alberta. The Alberta Recreation and Parks Association is pleased to oversee a variety of recreation and parks program and initiatives in the province. Various workshops, and training and development programs available.

Winning Edge Seminars

2011-01-13

The Alberta Sport Development Centre - Calgary Region will be hosting a Winning Edge Seminar on Mental Skills: FOCUS for all emerging athletes, coaches, parents and sport administrators.

Alberta Association of Recreation Facility Personnel

2011-01-11

The Alberta Association of Recreation Facility Personnel is a provincial organization dedicated to providing excellence in training and professional development for individuals involved in the operation of recreation facilities. Visit our website to learn more.

Try-Outs Cancelled

2011-01-10

All Try-outs for the Aboriginal National Hockey Championships have been cancelled until further notice. Please check back for further notice or check our website regularly for updates. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Try-Outs for Aboriginal National Hockey Championship

2011-01-03

Try-Outs for Aboriginal National Hockey Championship: Try-outs for both the female and the male to go to the Aboriginal National Hockey Championships. Try-out will be at: Siksika on January 8 and 9, 2011, Sturgeon Lake on January 8 and 9, and at Hobbema on January 15 weekend. Hope to see everyone there! For more information contact our ISCA office at (403) 202-6539.

APPLY NOW for the ACTIVATE 2011 National Youth Leadership Forum

2010-12-21

Calling all Canadian Youth – APPLY NOW for the ACTIVATE 2011 National Youth Leadership Forum! Canadian youth, between the ages of 16-22, are invited to apply for Motivate Canada’s 7th annual ACTIVATE National Youth Leadership Forum on Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity! ACTIVATE 2011 will be held at Carleton University in Ottawa, ON from May 11-15, 2011 and will bring together up to 50 young people from across Canada to ACTIVATE their communities and effect positive change through sport, recreation and physical activity. Interested youth should apply before January 26, 2011. Visit our website to apply.

Hockey Tournament

2010-12-20

Melvin Fontaine Memorial Recreation Hockey Tournament. April 1, 2 and 3, 2011 at MTS Ice-Plex, 3969 Portage Ave. Winnipeg, Manitoba. Tournament include Recreation division, Women division, 35 plus division and 45 plus division. Lots of great prizes! To find out more, visit our website home page and to see our poster.

Aboriginal Pre-Cadet Training Program

2010-12-19

The Aboriginal Pre-Cadet Training Program (APTP) offers Canadian Aboriginal people aged 19 – 29 the opportunity to experience daily police work with the RCMP. This 17 week summer program provides candidates with hands-on experience in the RCMP’s training program, and a unique opportunity to work in their community with police officers of the RCMP.

Dream Catcher Program - Workshops

2010-12-12

On behalf of the Council of the Advancement of Native Development Officers, we are offering a series of workshops that are held in January and February 2011. Each series is a set of four workshops, intended for youth from 15-18yrs old and 19-24 yrs old.

Esquao Independence Program

2010-12-11

Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women. If you are an Aboriginal women between the ages of 15-29, apply for our 16 weeks Pre-Employment and Life Skills Program. For more info and to view the poster.

Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation E-Newsletter

2010-12-11

Alberta Sport and Recreation E-News‏. To read more on Alberta Sports and Recreation news and updates, visit our website.

2010 Sport Recognition Awards

2010-12-11

The 2010 Athlete and Team of the Year Awards, Coaching, Officiating and Volunteer Recognition Awards will be presented at the Alberta Sport and Recreation Leadership Summit in Banff on Friday, April 8, 2011.

Make Ethical Decision (MED) Workshop

2010-12-05

Never doubt your game plan again: On Make Ethical Decisions (MED) workshop from the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP).

AMMFHL All Star Game

2010-12-05

The AMMFHL All Star Game will be played in the South this year in Vauxhall on Sunday, February 20, 2011. Stay tuned to this site for further information as the time approaches.

Read Our December Newsletter

2010-12-02

Please go to our ISCA website to read our December newsletter.

Request for Proposals 2011-2012 Provincial Active Living Initiatives

2010-11-19

The Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation (ASRPWF) is soliciting requests for proposals for new initiatives to support provincial active living priorities in 2011-12.

2010 ARPA Preconference Session

2010-11-17

The 2010 ARPA Preconference Session was held on Thursday, October 21, 2010. The theme for the meeting was “Harvesting our collective assets to deliver the power and the promise of recreation”. The full day session was conducted using a facilitative technique called “Open Space Technology”. Please visit our website to read the full article.

Team Alberta Provincial Volleyball Playdowns 2010

2010-11-10

Midget and Juvenile. There will be a female and male category for each midget and juvenile division. The winning team for all the above categories mentioned will represent Team Alberta at the 2010 North American Indigenous Games. Please go to our website to learn more.

2010 Aboriginal Women and Leadership Workshop Opportunities

2010-10-23

Call for Host Communities. Deadline: November 1, 2010 – 5:00 pm EDT. The Building On Our Strengths: Aboriginal Women and Leadership workshop was developed to provide a personal and professional development opportunity for Aboriginal women to increase their skills and confidence to enhance community sport and physical activity. During the 3 hour workshop, participants discuss community issues relating to sport and physical activity, and develop their skills relating to communication, networking, and influencing change. Workshop content was developed by Aboriginal women for Aboriginal women; and each workshop will be facilitated by an Aboriginal woman. The workshops are delivered by CAAWS, the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS), in partnership with the Aboriginal Sport Circle and Motivate Canada, with a financial contribution from Sport Canada. Call for Host Communities: CAAWS is seeking organizations interested in hosting an Aboriginal Women and Leadership workshop in their community. A minimum of 15 workshops will be delivered across the country in 2010/2011. Facilitator costs (travel, honorarium) will be paid by CAAWS, and grants of up to $250 are available for each community to cover additional costs (e.g. facilities, and refreshments). Deadline: November 1, 2010 – 5:00 pm EDT. For more information visit our ISCA website or contact Isabelle Aubé at aube411@hotmail.com or 613.562.5667.

Safe Communities Innovation Fund ISCA Application

2010-10-17

Providing safe and secure communities is one of the Government of Alberta’s priorities. The Safe Communities Innovation Fund (“SCIF”) is part of the government’s response to reducing and preventing crime in Alberta. The Indigenous Sport Council (Alberta) is seeking up to five communities/ organizations that may be interested in partnering in a pilot project through this program. All interested communities/ organizations must confirm there interest by Monday October 25, 2010.

Aboriginal Youth Art and Health Workshop

2010-10-16

Aboriginal Youth Art and Health Workshop - Warrior Youth Leadership. Learn Leaderships skills, personal development and clay sculpting techniques. Location at Wildflower Art Centre 3363 Spruce Drive SW. October 13, 20, 27, Nov 3, 2010. 6:45pm–8:45pm. Ages 15-24yrs. No Cost. To register: Call Dion Simon 403.541.6114 or Email: dion.simon@redcross.ca

RE-SCHEDULED: Volleyball Championships 2010 Play Downs

2010-10-15

Volleyball Championships 2010 Midget and Juvenile Play Downs will re-scheduled to October 30, 31, 2010. Location will be at Kihew Asiniy High School, Saddle Lake Youth Centre.

Injury Preventing Sports Injuries

2010-10-14

Injury Prevention Sports Injuries Prevention and Management. Presented by Khatija Westbrook Associate Professor Mount Royal University. Time is Wednesday, Oct.27th, 2010, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Location is Classroom Y224 Mount Royal University.

ISC(A) October Newsletter

2010-10-12

Our ISCA October newsletter is out. Please goto our website to read and download our newsletter.

Basketball Aboriginal Youth

2010-10-07

Basketball Aboriginal Youth - Boys and girls. Midget and Juvenile. Registration Night October 8th, 20106:30 – 8:30 pm at Boys and Girls Clubs of Calgary Renfrew Hangar 731 – 13th Ave NE. Contact: Katy Isaac @ 403.270.7379

Aboriginal Community Search in Alberta

2010-10-04

We are in the process of creating a new section in our website. This section will be of news, events and announcements of aboriginal sports and related news from aboriginal communities in and around Alberta. If any community is interested or would like to learn more, please contact us. Thank you.

Community Building Workshop

2010-10-01

Community Building Workshop will be at BASSANO Oct 6, SCANDIA Oct 7, and NANTON Nov 4. For further details contact Community Liaison, Carolyn Mead at 780.992.9894.

ISC(A) Newsletter

2010-09-28

If anyone have missed our April, 2010 newsletter, please go to our ISCA website to read it.

Volleyball Championships 2010

2010-09-21

Volleyball Championships 2010 Midget and Juvenile Play Downs. October 16, 17, 2010. Location will be at Kihew Asiniy High School, Saddle Lake Youth Centre. Deadline for registration is October 12, 2010.

Heather Kashman

2010-09-15

Heather Kashman video that was made for the Aboriginal awards is up on YouTube now.