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The Story of a National Crime
Peter Henderson Bryce was a medical doctor, civil servant and public health expert. In 1907, after surveying 35 residential schools, he submitted a report to the Department of Indian Affairs detailing clear connections between Residential Schools, tuberculosis and high student mortality rates. His recommendations fell on deaf ears and would not be revealed publicly until he was forced to retire. Fifteen years after his initial report, he published an 18-page “appeal for justice”—a pamphlet containing his findings and recommendations, and condemning the government’s lack of action to address illness and death in the Residential School System and First Nation communities. Indigenous peoples continued to experience disproportionate impacts of tuberculosis for years to come. Eventual federal intervention involved a confusing web of enforced medical care leaving Survivors and patients’ families to seek answers and closure.
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The Legacy of Hope Foundation Expresses Deep Gratitude to Dr. Allyson Stevenson for Her Leadership as Vice-President of the Board of Directors
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Expresses Deep Gratitude to Dr. Allyson Stevenson for Her Leadership as Vice-President of the Board of Directors (Ottawa, ON) – December 18, 2025 — The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) extends its sincere gratitude to Dr. Allyson Stevenson for her dedicated service and leadership as Vice-President of LHF’s Board of Directors. LHF has been deeply honoured to benefit from Dr. Stevenson’s wisdom, integrity, and commitment, and wishes her continued success in her distinguished career as a Métis scholar and historian. Dr. Allyson Stevenson is a proud Métis scholar living and working on Treaty 6 Territory in Saskatchewan. She is an Associate Professor in the Department of Indigenous Studies at the University of Saskatchewan and, in 2025, was recognized by the Royal Society of Canada for her outstanding research and academic contributions. Her work centres on Indigenous histories of the Prairies, drawing on archival research, oral histories, and decolonized methodologies to illuminate the complex and shared histories of this land. As a Métis scholar, Dr. Stevenson brought invaluable insight and lived knowledge to LHF’s governance, and her leadership strengthened LHF’s ability to approach its work with integrity, accountability, and respect for Indigenous knowledge systems.“We were truly fortunate to have Dr. Stevenson serve as Vice-President of our Board of Directors,” said Adam North Peigan, LHF Board President. “She brought a wealth of knowledge, thoughtful leadership, and meaningful direction to our organization. We are deeply
Sharing stories and educating Canadians
Since 2000, we have worked with Survivors, Indigenous communities, researchers, curators, and educators to develop educational resources to increase public awareness and knowledge of the history and effects of the Residential School System and the ongoing experiences Indigenous Peoples continue to face. Our projects include mobile exhibitions, websites, applications, publications, and several bilingual curriculums, including a program called Generations Lost–The Residential School System in Canada.
The Mindful Maple Leaf
The Mindful Maple Leaf™ Pocket Stone is the ultimate gift for people who appreciate extraordinary craftsmanship, unique hand-crafted art, and the opportunity to support Canadian artisans and communities.
This enchanting hand-carved Canadian Mindful Maple Leaf™ Pocket Stone is the perfect reminder to take time to be in the moment. Nestled in the palm of your hand, you will be mesmerized by the magical labradorescence likeness of the Northern Lights granting you time to focus on positive thoughts and intentions.
SimpliCanada has developed a distinctly Indigenous artisanal collaboration project that will support Residential School Survivors through the Legacy of Hope Foundation. Each Mindful Maple Leaf is a uniquely carved labradorite pocket-stone produced at a Nunatsiavut-based workshop that adheres to the Indigenous principles of artists and crafts people.
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