WIIKWEMKOONG—Marian Jacko has been reinstated as president of the Little Native Hockey League (LNHL).
“Hockey Canada has amended its by-laws relating to conflict of interest. There is no longer a perceived or actual conflict of interest in Marian Jacko serving concurrently as a board member of Hockey Canada and as president of the Little Native Hockey League (LNHL),” Hockey Canada announced last week. “Therefore, Marian’s current leave of absence from the presidency of the LNHL has concluded. Effective immediately she will resume her duties and responsibilities as president of the Little Native Hockey League.”
“We extend our sincerest thanks to Chico Ralf for serving as president during her absence. Chico will resume his role as vice-president,” Hockey Canada noted.
“Marian Jacko is a proud Anishinaabe woman from Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory, a trailblazing lawyer, public servant and advocate for Indigenous peoples and children. The first Indigenous woman appointed as Ontario’s Children Lawyer, she now serves as assistant deputy attorney general of the Indigenous Justice Division, where she leads efforts to revitalize Indigenous legal traditions and improve access to justice. A dedicated mentor and community leader, Marian also champions Indigenous youth through health including her work with the Little Native Hockey League and Hockey Canada.
