Six outstanding Indigenous youth athletes have been recognized for their achievements.
The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I-SPARC) presented the 2019 Premier’s Award for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport at the Upper Skeena Recreation Centre in Hazelton last week.
This year’s winners are:
- Olivia Woods, age 14, Taekwondo, Nisga’a Nation (Terrace)
- Lando Ball, age 13, Karate, Tahltan Nation (Telkwa)
- Irene Stevens, 17, Basketball, Volleyball, Gitlaxt’aamiks (Terrace)
- Destin Starlund, age 14, Soccer, Gitanyow (Kitwanga)
- Samantha Wiley, age 15, Fastpitch, Hockey, Haida Nation (Prince Rupert / Prince George)
- Devan Boyko, age 17, Basketball, Cross Country Running, Haida Nation (Old Massett)
A total of 36 recipients were chosen within I·SPARC’s six regions.
Regional recipients automatically serve as nominees for the Provincial Awards selected in early 2020.
