Sign in
Join now, it's FREE!
NEWS RELEASE
HYDRO ONE
*************************
Today, to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day, Hydro One announced the 2022 recipients of the Leonard S. (Tony) Mandamin Scholarship.
A group of 20 Indigenous students from Ontario — including two from Rama First Nation — who are enrolled in a recognized university or college program have been selected to each receive $10,000 and an opportunity to complete a paid work term at Hydro One. The scholarship is named after the Honourable Justice Leonard S. Tony Mandamin, one of the first Indigenous electrical engineering graduates in Ontario.
“Hydro One is committed to meaningful progress along the pathway to Reconciliation, ensuring Indigenous representation at Hydro One and building new partnerships for training, community initiatives and economic development,” said Penny Favel, Vice President, Indigenous Relations, Hydro One. “We congratulate these Indigenous leaders for their achievements and celebrate the bright futures ahead of them.”
The Leonard S. (Tony) Mandamin Scholarship is part of Hydro One’s commitment to advance meaningful action on Reconciliation which includes building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse communities found across Ontario. This includes increasing the number of Indigenous employees at Hydro One by creating education and employment opportunities for future generations.
This year’s Leonard S. (Tony) Mandamin Scholarship recipients include:
The Leonard S. (Tony) Mandamin Scholarship is provided by Hydro One in partnership with Indspire, a national Indigenous charity that invests in the education of First nations, Inuit and Métis people for the long-term benefit of these individuals, their families and communities, and Canada. Recipients of the Leonard S. (Tony) Mandamin Scholarship are selected by a panel composed of First Nations, Inuit and Métis professionals.
Students interested in applying for the Leonard S. (Tony) Mandamin Scholarship can visit: hydroone.com/oneawards. Applications are due by August 1, November 1 and February 1 of each year.
*************************
If you would like to apply to become a verified commenter, please fill out this form.
More Spotlight >
© 2024 OrilliaMatters.com
