‘Really special’: Fund launched for Indigenous women and girls in sports in Atlantic Canada
The story of his grandmother resonated with the work he does, Francis said. He works with the provincial government, but is passionate about sports and especially advancing Indigenous youth in sports.
He recently coached the Team Atlantic girls’ hockey team for the National Aboriginal Hockey Championship.“Just seeing the potential they have, and the reality that they are our future, they are our changemakers…. Being passionate about that and finding myself in a position where I can support that, and being able to use the story of my grandmother … it’s really important and special to me.”The first donation was already made to the Genevieve Francis Memorial Fund on the day of its launch.
Funding will help communities and Indigenous-led organizations, working in the space of Indigenous sports and recreation, create programming exclusive to Indigenous women and girls.Donations can be made on the
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