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MPLOYMENT NOTICE Assistant Chef de Mission – Team BC for 2020 North American Indigenous Games

June 24, 2019 By in Uncategorized Leave a comment
The mission of the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I·SPARC) is to improve the health outcomes of Indigenous people across British Columbia by supporting and encouraging physically active communities. The programs delivered by the I·SPARC are designed to build capacity and increase access to sport, recreation and physical activity in First Nations, Métis Chartered Communities, Aboriginal Friendship Centres, schools and other delivery agencies throughout BC.
In fulfilling a responsibility to deliver programs that create opportunities for Indigenous athletes and coaches to compete in elite competition, I·SPARC is assembling core members of its Mission Staff that will support Team BC’s participation at the Halifax 2020 North American Indigenous Games (2020 NAIG) to be held July 12-18, 2020.

Assistant Chef de Mission – Team BC
Team BC, consisting of approximately 550 athletes, coaches and mission staff participating in a minimum of 13 different sports, will be led and managed by Team BC’s Chef de Mission (head of the delegation), two Assistant Chefs de Mission and Mission Staff, whose responsibilities are to ensure all operations, logistics, communications, special events, performance services (medicine and sport psychology), and sport technical aspects are in place for a successful Games experience. The Chef de Mission and Assistant Chefs de Mission also serve as BC’s liaisons to the NAIG Host Society and Team BC partners. 

I·SPARC is seeking a candidate to fulfill one of two Assistant Chef de Mission roles. Reporting to the Chef de Mission and working closely with the Chefs and the Provincial Coordinator, Performance Sport, the primary role of the Assistant Chef de Mission is to support the planning and delivery of Team BC’s athlete and coach selection and preparation processes conducted in the summer of 2019 through to spring 2020, support the oversight of Team BC administration, operations and logistics, and the training and supervision of mission staff.  

Key Duties and Responsibilities
  • Advocating for and supporting the Team BC program, philosophy, goals and objectives;
  • Lead or support the coordination and delivery of Team BC selection and preparation processes across the 13 sports
  • Liaising with Provincial Sport Committees, Team BC coaches and managers
  • Attending NAIG Mission Meeting(s)
  • Ensuring operations, communications, special events, performance services and sport technical aspects are in place for successful Team BC program;
  • Liaise with Provincial Sport Committees, Provincial Sport Organizations, coaches, and managers on logistics and technical matters
  • Leading mission staff and other Team BC volunteers;
  • Attend, as required, selection or training camps to meet the athletes, coaches, etc. and explain the roles of the Chef, Assistant Chef, and mission staff
  • Organizing Team BC meetings with coaches, managers and mission staff
  • Monitoring budgets
  • Administering sport technical packages, athlete or team eligibility/selection appeals, conducting dispute resolutions according to the Team BC Code of Conduct processes
  • Collect final reports from mission staff and with the Chefs, prepare a final report
  • Other related duties as required
Competencies and Requirements
  • Post-secondary degree/diploma with leadership experience as an athlete, coach, official, volunteer or sport administrator
  • Experience in project management with a proven track record of delivering on objectives
  • Strong understanding of the Indigenous and mainstream sport systems, sport technical knowledge, and multi-sport games environment
  • Applied knowledge of BC’s Indigenous communities and their physical activity and health related needs
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task
  • Ability to manage a complex workload and work to tight deadlines
  • Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
  • Strong oral and written communications skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain positive working relations
  • Event management and financial management experience are assets
  • Ability to work calmly under pressure in a stressful environment for extended period of time
  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision
  • Willingness to maintain a flexible work schedule and available to travel when required
  • Valid driver’s license and access to vehicle
  • Successful completion of criminal record and vulnerable sector checks
  • Compliance with Team BC Code of Conduct
The BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres (BCAAFC) currently serves as the official Host Agency of I·SPARC. Accordingly, the Team BC Operations Manager will be employed by the BCAAFC.
Term:        Temporary full-time employment: July 2019 to August 28, 2020
Salary:      Commensurate with experience
Location:  Must be a BC resident.  Candidate must have own office space and laptop.
To Apply:  Please submit a cover letter, resume and three references no later than 5:00 pm PST, Monday, July 8, 2019 via the online application form:https://aboriginalsportbc.wufoo.com/forms/employment-team-bc-2020-naigasst-chef-de-mission/. Cover letter to the attention of Lara Mussell Savage – Director, Sport. All applications are appreciated, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Pursuant to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to qualified applicants of Indigenous ancestry.
Deadline to apply: 5:00 pm, Monday, July 8, 2019
For more information, visit www.isparc.ca/.

ISPARC Funding Opportunity

June 24, 2019 By in Uncategorized Leave a comment
EXTERNAL OPPORTUNITY – DEADLINE JULY 19, 2019

 

 

 

 

Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities

The Government of Canada announced investments to expand the use of sport and physical activity programming as a means to improve social development in Indigenous communities. The new Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities program component will be delivered via two streams.

Stream Two of the Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities (SSDIC) component funds Indigenous governments, Indigenous communities and other not-for-profit Indigenous and non-Indigenous delivery organizations to deliver sport for social development projects in Indigenous communities in Canada.

Who can apply
To be eligible for funding, your organization must:

  • be an Indigenous government, Indigenous community or other not-for-profit Indigenous or non‑Indigenous delivery organization collaborating with an Indigenous organization(s);
  • have organizational financial statements for the past fiscal year, where applicable;
  • be undertaking projects in/for Indigenous communities that create opportunities to participate in sport and target one or more of the identified social development outcomes; and
  • have a letter of support from the leadership of the beneficiary Indigenous community.

How to apply
Applicants are required to:

  • read the Application Guidelines in their entirety; and
  • contact the Sport Support Program to request an application package and to submit the required documentation.

We encourage you to submit your application package by email. Should you prefer another means, please do so using only one (by mail or in person).

Application deadline –  July 19, 2019

Contact: 
Department of Canadian Heritage
Sport Support Program — Sport Canada
15 Eddy Street
Gatineau QC  K1A 0M5
Email pch.sportcanada.ssdsca-ssdic.sportcanada.pch@canada.ca
Telephone 819-97-0055 1-866-11-0055 (toll-free)
TTY 1-888-997-3123 (toll-free)

 

 

 

FREE MNBC Justice Strategy Consultation – Regional Session Kelowna June 25, 2019

June 20, 2019 By in Uncategorized Leave a comment
About this Event

MNBC have been working closely with the Province of British Columbia and the office of the Attorney General on the creation of the first ever Indigenous Justice Strategy for BC. We will host 7 regional consultation sessions starting June 2019 and will be complete by end of July 2019. Input from communities and citizens is vital to provide the best recommendations to government. There will be additional opportunities to provide recommendations to MNBC via email and online.

REGIONAL SESSIONS

June 25, 2019 – Region 3 Kelowna

(Sandman Hotel 5:00 pm)

Diner will be served so please register online using Eventbrite or by emailing us at: (insert new email address here) so that we can ensure there is enough food for everyone.

MNBC Justice Strategy Consultation

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action (“TRC Calls to Action”) and the Draft principles guide B.C. Public Service on relationships with Indigenous peoples (“Draft Principles”) both emphasis the need for participation by each Nation in establishing self-government and reconciliation. Two principles shared by TRC Calls to Action and Draft Principles are directly relevant and reproduced below:

“The right of Indigenous peoples to self-determination and self-government, and the responsibility of government to change operating practices and processes to recognize these rights… (and)

A focus on approaching “free, prior and informed consent” in a collaborative and constructive way when proposed actions by the provincial government affect Indigenous peoples and their rights.”

When these principles are combined they reflect the common axiom “Nothing about us; without us.” This is the reason MNBC believes it is essential to consult with our citizens and establish the Council to guide an Indigenous Justice Strategy for BC Métis.

Community Funding Opportunity

May 28, 2019 By in Uncategorized Leave a comment
Happy Monday esteemed Métis Community Leaders,
 
I hope this email finds you well. It is our pleasure to let you know that MNBC’s Health Ministry is offering a National Indigenous People’s Day grant of $1,250 for each Métis Chartered Community served by Interior Health Authority.
 
In addition, we would like to work with you to arrange the graphics for a retractable roll up banner stand (like the example provided) to promote your Métis Chartered Community.
 
To accept the funding, we ask in return for reporting purposes:
1)       A few pictures of your event(s);
2)       A one-paragraph summary of how the money was used;
3)       The number of participants in attendance;
4)       Return above information by Monday July 22nd, 2019.
 
If you would like to receive this funding, please email Marcella at mwilliams@mnbc.ca and she can work with you to provide an invoice, or alternately submit your own invoice to her with the following information included:
 
Purpose – IHA NIPD health and wellness activities
Amount – $1,250
Budget Line – MNBC 609.
 
Kind regards,
Tanya
 
Tanya Davoren
 
Director of Health, Sport & Veterans
 
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#107 – 5668 192 Street, Surrey, BC V3S 2V7
Cell: 250-308-7920
Ph: 604-557-5851  / TF: 1-800-940-1150
 

ISPARC

May 16, 2019 By in Uncategorized Leave a comment
Summer 2019 
HOST APPLICATIONS


I·SPARC (The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council) invites First Nations, Métis Chartered Communities, Friendship Centres and other not-for-profit organizations serving Indigenous youth from across the province to apply to host a Sport Development Camp, Coaching Certification Course, and/or Officials Training Session in their community/organization.  

These sport camps or courses are community-based programs and can range from 1-2 day events up to multi-week sessions.

Each of our Regional Committees have identified priority sports for their respective region (listed in the application), and these priority sports serve as the focal point for region-wide sport development in the areas of youth sport camps, and coaching/officials development.  Note:  Requests for sport development activities not included on the regional list of priority sports are welcome and the Regional Coordinating Group will consider these requests during the application review and selection process.

Once applications are approved, the Regional Sport & Physical Activity Coordinator will work with the host community/organization representative to plan and deliver the event(s).

HOST ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Appoint representative as primary contact between the Regional Coordinator & Camp/Clinic Facilitator
  • Consider inviting local Elder/Knowledge Keeper to open or close your camp (honorarium available)
  • Promote the event within surrounding communities (e.g. circulate and post event posters)
  • Collect the online registrations and have registrations forms available at your event when permitted
  • Ensure all necessary equipment (e.g. audio visual, sports gear, cones, tables, chairs etc.)
  • Ensure appropriate emergency plan (identify first aid plan, local EMS, and have contact info ready)
  • Check-in all participants and have representative on-site at event
  • Provide final participation list as part of final event summary
  • MUST fill out an on-line post-event summary (within 7 days of event)
  • MUST provide all invoices to the Regional Coordinator (within 14 days of the event)
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
5:00 PM THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2019
for program delivery dates of JULY 1 to SEPTEMBER 30, 2019.