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First Assist, founded by former NHL player John Chabot, aims to help Indigenous students succeed in school by using sports as a motivational tool to boost attendance, classroom engagement and promote healthy life habits.
First Assist, founded by former NHL player John Chabot, aims to help Indigenous students succeed in school by using sports as a motivational tool to boost attendance, classroom engagement and promote healthy life habits.
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