Cowichan Valley pair recognized for excellence in Indigenous youth sport – chemainusvalleycourier.ca
April 13, 2026
Isabella (Bella) Anderton-Teasdale (Nakazdli Whuten) and Gavin MacDonald (Cowichan Tribes) have received the 2025 Vancouver Island region Premier’s Awards for Indigenous Youth Excellence in Sport.
The award recognizes the commitment of Aboriginal youth to their education, culture, and promoting healthy and active lifestyles.
Along with the B.C. government, I·SPARC began the regional nomination process in late 2025, receiving nominations from each of six regions (Fraser, Interior, Northeast, Northwest, Vancouver Coastal, and Vancouver Island). Applications were open to Indigenous athletes 24 and younger.
