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Hydro One and the Coaches Association of Ontario provide game-changing grants to 38 Indigenous coaches to boost representation in sports leadership
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n \n \n \n Hydro One and the Coaches Association of Ontario provide game-changing grants to 38 Indigenous coaches to boost representation in sports leadership\n \n \n /* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Canada NewsWire\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mike Richon\n \n , assistant coach of the G'\n \n \n Chimnissing team, will use his grant to share the inspiring power of sport and build the self-esteem of his players\n \n \n \n \n \n TORONTO\n \n \n ,\n \n \n June 15, 2023\n \n \n /CNW/ - Today, Hydro One and the Coaches Association of\n \n Ontario\n \n (CAO) announced the 38 recipients of Hydro One's Indigenous Hockey Coaching Grant. Coaches from more than 25 Indigenous communities across\n \n Ontario\n \n received funding to increase Indigenous representation in sports leadership.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grant recipient,\n \n Mike Richon\n \n of the G'Chimnissing hockey team from\n \n Beausoleil First Nation\n \n hopes to continue to motivate his players, while offering a safe and encouraging space to nurture their growing athletic abilities. \"Being a part of a league is important to these young athletes, it promotes leadership development and a healthy sense of competition,\" said\n \n Mike Richon\n \n . \"A huge part of building inclusion and self-esteem is 'looking' the part. This grant will enable us to buy new jerseys for our players, among other essentials.\"\n \n \n \n \"A coach has the power to inspire generations of youth to excel in not only sport but in everything they do,\" said Jeremy Cross, Executive Director, Coaches Association of Ontario. \"Each day, we support coaches across Ontario in creating safe and positive experiences for all athletes. We are thrilled for the recipients of Hydro One's new grant and are excited to watch them inspire and encourage young players of this magnificent game.\"\n \n \n \"Being part of a team is an invaluable experience, and Hydro One is proud to help make hockey more inclusive, safe and fun for everyone,\" said Penny Favel, Vice President, ...