“I want to be supporting on-ice officials (and) off-ice officials and see what we can do to support and promote the advantages of being involved in hockey.”
First Nations woman rejoins Ontario Hockey Federation board of directors
The board of directors for the Ontario Hockey Federation (OHF) will once again have Indigenous representation.That’s because earlier this month, Gayle Payette, who served on the OHF board from 2022 through 2024, was selected to fill a board position for one year.Payette, a member of M’Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin Island, is believed to be the first Indigenous person to have served on the OHF board.After her initial term, Payette decided not to seek re-election last year.
