Indigenous Sponsorships

• Applicant organizations must be able to identify and demonstrate a connection to a First Nations in B.C., a B.C. Métis Chartered Community represented by the Métis Nation British Columbia or a recognized organization that serves Indigenous Peoples in B.C. (e.g. Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society, Lii Michif Otipemisiwak Family and Community Services, Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS)).
• Single events should not span longer than seven days.
• Events must align with BCLC’s Indigenous reconciliation approach that includes building meaningful relationships with Indigenous Peoples in B.C.; providing education about Canada’s colonial history and ongoing relationships with Indigenous Peoples; economic reconciliation; and improved employment outcomes for Indigenous Peoples in B.C.
• Events can be arts, culture, sports, employment or economic development focused. 
• Sponsorship requests must align with BCLC's social purpose to generate win-wins for the greater good, validate BCLC as a strong community partner and convey a positive image.
• Priority will be given to events that are open to other Nations and/or to the public.
• The event request must provide a complete list of sponsorship categories, details, opportunities and fees.
• The event request should detail opportunities for BCLC employee volunteering and/or hosting opportunities.

We cannot consider requests for:

• Individual life events or needs (weddings, funerals, graduations, celebrations of life, etc.).
• Events or activities contentious in any way or that may be deemed unacceptable to the community at large.
• ‘For profit’ events or events that are proposed by ‘for profit’ entities (e.g. consultants). 
• Religious organizations.
• Political organizations and candidates.
• Operational funding or budget deficits.
• Capital funds for projects or equipment.
• Charitable donations or grants. Please visit the Government of B.C. website for details on the Province’s Community Gaming Grant Program for not-for-profit organizations. 
• Organizations that direct BCLC sponsorship to organizations or events outside of British Columbia.
• Individual athletes, or registration fees.

Please note: BCLC is unable to provide sponsorship support for requests inconsistent with our corporate policy, however, meeting the criteria listed above, does not in itself guarantee approval.