What is the Indigenous Female Hockey Jamboree?

The Indigenous Female Hockey Jamboree is a weekend of hockey, community, and culture for Indigenous female players across BC. This event brings players together in a fun, competitive, and supportive environment with multiple games, skill development opportunities, and cultural connections.

Unlike a traditional tournament, a jamboree focuses on game play, development, and fostering a sense of belonging. Whether you are a seasoned player or new to the game, this event is for you!

Each team will have two games on each of the two days.

Who Can Participate?

• Indigenous female hockey players from BC and Yukon and beyond who are currently registered with Hockey Canada
• Players & Goalies in U11 to U21
• Players of all skill levels are welcome!

What’s Included?

• Multiple hockey games over the weekend
• Hockey Jersey
• Lunch
• Cultural activities and community gathering
• Referee clinics for new and returning officials
• Introduction to Coaching clinic (from 16 years old and adults)
• Aboriginal Coaching Module

How to Register for the Jamboree

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for the Jamboree

Players will register through TeamSnap. If you need assistance, please reach out. indigenous-liaison@vfiha.com

Schedule

The schedule is currently being planned.  Updates will be provided here as we get progress.

The following schedule is as of January 9, 2026, and is subject to change:

• New Refs' Clinic:  Planned for late afternoon/evening Thursday, September 3rd and morning Friday, September 4th.
• Returning Refs' Clinic:  Planned for either Thursday, September 3rd or Friday, September 4th
• Introduction to Coaching:  Planned for Friday, September 4th
• Aboriginal Coaching Module:  Hoping to have it split over Thursday, September 3rd and Friday, September 4th
• Practices:  Planned for Friday, September 4th
• Games:  2x game for each team on Saturday, September 5th and Sunday, September 6th

BC Hockey Indigenous Officiating Clinics

Interested in becoming a hockey official or currently are one?

The jamboree will include:

• BC Hockey Indigenous Officiating Clinics for new and returning refs.
• All genders are welcome to register.
• The minimum age is 11 years old as of December 31st, 2026 (adults are welcome!).

We are planning to have the new refs clinic on Thursday, September 3rd and/or Friday, September 4th*.

The returning refs clinic will be held on Friday, September 4th* (TBC).

*On-ice training will be provided each day for all the clinics.

During your registration process for the jamboree, select the box "Send me information on certifying as a new/returning referee at the Jamboree" and we will keep you informed of what's involved in becoming a ref or re-certifying for the new season.

For general information on becoming a ref see How to Become a Referee

Aboriginal Coaching Module

We will be hosting an I-SPARC Aboriginal Coaching Module.  We are planning to have it on Thursday, September 3rd and/or Friday, September 4th.  This information will be updated once I-SPARC has finalized the arrangements.

It is a national Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) course and is beneficial for all coaches of all sports that coach Aboriginal athletes. The featured modules include:

• Holistic approaches to coaching
• Dealing with racism in sport
• Health, lifestyle and nutrition

Information on the ACM can be found here  Aboriginal Coaching Module (ACM Course)

Please email indigenous-liaison@vfiha.com if you are interested in attending.

Sponsors

We are seeking sponsors for the jamboree.  We provide high profile exposure of our sponsors in our social media posts, advertisements, the jamboree web page and at the jamboree itself.  BC Hockey is a major foundation of the jamboree and actively promotes it through their communication networks.

Email: indigenous-liaison@vfiha.com to enquire how you can become a sponsor.