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 game 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

Travel/Accommodation Subsidy

A $100 subsidy per player/goalie for the out-of-town families is available to those who register by June 30, 2026.  Out-of-town is defined as those who live past Hope and Whistler or need to take a ferry to attend the jamboree.  Payment will be made on the last day of the jamboree to those who have played all four if their team's games.

Schedule

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

The following schedule is as of April 18, 2026, and is subject to change:

• New Refs' Clinic:  Thursday, September 3rd 10:00AM - 6:00PM and Friday, September 4th 11:45AM to 2:45PM.
• Returning Refs' Clinic:  Friday, September 4th 10:00AM - 2:45PM
• Introduction to Coaching:  Friday, September 4th 1:15 - 2:15PM
• Aboriginal Coaching Module:  We are planning to have it split over the evenings of Thursday, September 3rd and Friday, September 4th
• Practices:  Friday, September 4th mid to late afternoon
• Games:  2x game for each team on Saturday, September 5th and Sunday, September 6th
• Cultural Workshops:  1 per day 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 12 years old* as of December 31st, 2026 (adults are welcome!). *We are waiting on Hockey Canada to advise whether 11 years olds will be able to certify as an Entry Level 1 Official (able to ref U7 & U9 games). Email ref@vfiha.com to indicate your interest if this becomes available.

The new refs clinic will be held on Thursday, September 3rd and Friday, September 4th*.

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

*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 split over the evenings of Thursday, September 3rd and 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 funder of the jamboree and actively promotes it through their communication networks.

Canucks for Kids Fund celebrates its 40th year of changing lives in BC.  We are very grateful to be have received their support for our jamboree community.

Susila Dharma Canada supports people to live and work in harmony in their quest for a just and sustainable society.  They are funding the jamboree cultural workshops.

Callison & Hanna are dedicated to achieving self-determined results and implementing inherent rights as an Indigenous led advocacy and Indigenous law focused firm.  Their sponsorship is a foundation for the success of the jamboree.

Aboriginal Housing Management Association (AHMA) is the first For Indigenous, By Indigenous housing authority established in Canada.  AHMA advocates broadly for Indigenous housing, with members managing over 95% of all Indigenous housing units located off-reserve in BC.

 

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

Donations

Vancouver Female Ice Hockey Association has partnered with the BC Amateur Sport Fund to raise funds to benefit the hosting of our 3^rd Annual Indigenous Female Jamboree. The BC Amateur Sport Fund is the BC chapter of the Canadian Council of Provincial & Territorial Sport Federations, a Registered Canadian Amateur Athletics Association with charitable status, you may receive a tax receipt for your donation.

Your gift to the Fund benefitting this project will allow us to fund all the jamboree’s activities.

Thank you for your support!

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