This is a list of resources drafted by the Legacy of Hope Foundation to assist you in  your learning journey on Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit and Métis) cultures and history.

This document provides a thorough examination of how photography has depicted colonialist crimes through Residential Schools and the opportunity for First Nations to share their stories of sufferings through the pictures.

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This document sheds light on the history and impacts of the Métis experiences of Residential Schools.  It gives an opportunity for Métis people to explain and share their stories.

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This document explores the experiences of Inuit and Indigenous Peoples from Newfoundland and Labrador. Emphasis is placed on the life of Inuit before, during and after the Residential School System.

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This is a timeline of major events of the Residential Schools era, dating back from the 1830’s to its abolition in 1996.

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This PowerPoint presentation offers an overview of the Métis, including their history, identity, culture and governance. 

This document is part of the Legacy of Hope Foundation’s Voices from the Land Podcast Project. Discussions with fluent Indigenous language speakers, lends to a breakdown of best practices and recommendations.  It is intended to help guide engagement and provide a ready reference for each podcast interview.

This document provides a timeline from 1620-2016, to inform the reader about how the Residential School System came to be, leading up to the process of Truth and Reconciliation in Canada.
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This wellness guide offers simple grounding exercises and prompts for self-care, along with toll-free telephone numbers for support.

This flyer is an introduction to the Legacy of Hope Foundation. Our mandate, the work we do and why, as well as how to support us!

Thinking about how Residential School affected you can lead to painful thoughts or memories. This brochure is designed to help you recognize the reactions you may have and identify supports available.

This brochure notes what individuals can do to be an ally. It includes a brief history of the impact of Residential Schools on Survivors, information about the Legacy of Hope Foundation and why our work is important.

This toolkit has been developed by the Legacy of Hope Foundation to walk you through how to be an ally and why it is important. Use it on your journey towards becoming an advocate for Reconciliation and addressing ongoing injustices. 

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This toolkit aims at offering Indigenous Peoples a list of diverse mental health services and resources available on a national level during COVID-19.

This toolkit aims at offering Indigenous Peoples a list of mental health services and resources available on a provincial level during COVID-19.

This guide examines the history and impacts of the Residential School System (RSS) on Métis Peoples. It discusses the ongoing impacts of the RSS and breaks down aspects of the federal government’s apology to Survivors.

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Through the lens of art, this activity guide examines the ongoing impacts of the Residential School System and its disruption to the traditional ways of life of Indigenous Peoples in Canada, with focus on the Inuit experience. 

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This activity guide provides an overview of the Residential School System (RSS). It recognizes the impact the RSS had, and continues to have, on generations of Indigenous Peoples in Canada and involves non-Indigenous Peoples in the ongoing processes of Reconciliation. 

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This activity guide addresses the intentions and impacts of the Sixties Scoop through Survivor testimonies and art-based activities. It recognizes the ongoing impacts of the Sixties Scoop on generations of Indigenous Peoples, communities, and beyond. 

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This activity guide examines the history and ongoing impacts of the Residential School System, while also addressing the importance of Survivors healing. Participants are reminded of what was lost during the era of Residential Schools and are shown ways in which they can strengthen Reconciliation efforts.

This curriculum was developed for Ontario francophone students in Grades 8 and 10. It offers an overview of the Residential School System, the Day School System and the Sixties Scoop. It also touches on questions of identity, stereotypes and Reconciliation. 

This resource on the Inuit experience of Residential Schools, shares the voices of 8 Inuit Survivors. Illustrated with Survivors personal photographs and objects, and contextualized by historical images gathered from archives across Canada.

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This collection of essays from First Nations, Inuit and Métis thought leaders, offers a diverse discussion on the impacts of colonization, the Residential School System and impressions and outlooks on Reconciliation in Canada. 

This document offers the diverse perspectives of Indigenous Peoples on a plethora of issues and challenges. It shares why we must transform relationships and overcome the impacts of the Residential School System, with discussions on the path of Reconciliation in Canada. 

This analysis of 4 distinct survey categories of responses, identifies some of the perceived obstacles and challenges, as well as what elements can positively impact one’s access and ability to learn their Indigenous language. 

This is an environmental scan of K-6 curriculums across several provinces in Canada.

This is an overview of the Aboriginal Healing Foundation’s major research. It provides summaries of over 20 categories, whose purpose in researching was to contribute to and strengthen the healing of Indigenous communities across Canada.