(Ottawa, ON) March 9, 2021 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation has partnered with three Indigenous Artisans who have created four pairs of unique handcrafted mittens to be raffled off in a fundraiser whose proceeds will go to support our education efforts by helping us print off and distribute our new Seeds curriculum for K-6.

Each pair of mittens is made using traditional materials and methods. One pair is made of seal skin and fox fur by Inuit artist Lizzy Flaherty. There are two more pairs made of deer hide and rabbit fur which were created by Sayisi Dene First Nations artist Shannon Macmillan. The last pair is made of deer leather trimmed with wolf fur and was created by Mi’gmag artist, Jamie Condo Metallic. These mittens feature a hand-beaded Eight Point Star, which has symbolized “unity” for centuries among the Mi’gmaq.

Teresa Edwards, Executive Director and In-House Legal Counsel said, “We work with Indigenous communities and we are fortunate to meet so many talented Indigenous artisans. By raffling off some of their work to fundraise we can also introduce the artists’ work to a wider audience. These beautiful hand-crafted mittens will keep your hands warm and by supporting educational resources to end racism, you will warm your heart.”

We will be selling 60 raffle tickets for each pair of mittens. They cost $5.00 per ticket or 3 tickets for $10.00. The mittens can be either be picked up at our Ottawa office or they will be mailed to the winner. The draws will be made live on Facebook on April 8, 2021 at 3:00 PM EST.

Head on over to: https://ahf2.ca/collections/mitten-raffles to read a full description of each pair of mittens and to buy your tickets – and take a moment to browse through our many educational resources while you’re there!

The LHF is a charitable organization that has been working to promote healing and Reconciliation in Canada for 20 years. The LHF’s goal is to educate and raise awareness about the history and existing impacts of the Residential and Day School Systems, Sixties Scoop, and other colonial acts of oppression against Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) Survivors, their descendants and their communities. LHF works to address racism and to promote healing among everyone in Canada. The LHF addresses discrimination and injustices in order to contribute to the equity, dignity, and respectful treatment of all.

The LHF supports the healing process of Survivors and their families, and works with Canadians to inspire action that will promote hope and healing in Canada. For more information on the Legacy of Hope Foundation, please visit: legacyofhope.ca

For media inquiries:
Teresa Edwards, B.A. JD.
Executive Director and In-House Legal Counsel
Legacy of Hope Foundation
Phone:  613-237-4806 Ext. 303 info@legacyofhope.ca