(Ottawa, ON) July 20, 2021– The Legacy of Hope Foundation acknowledges and supports Liam Walsh for his generous devotion to the children who attended Residential Schools. His support to the LHF will help to pay for educational resources that foster Reconciliation.

As with many Canadians, Liam Walsh from Cape Broyle, Newfoundland, was called to action by the discovery of the 215 children in Kamloops, BC. It compelled him to offer his support to Indigenous Peoples in Canada by making a wilderness trek. As a proud Canadian, he wants to be a part of the efforts of Reconciliation by doing what he can to raise awareness about Indigenous and shared history. He knows that many, just like him, did not know the full tragic history that seven generations of Indigenous Peoples have experienced here in Canada.

This summer, he will be embarking on a 3–4-day wilderness hike across the Avalon Wilderness Reserve, in support of Indigenous Peoples of Canada. He will be gathering donations for this cause and 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Legacy of Hope Foundation. (www.legacyofhope.ca). His trek will cross the Avalon Wilderness Reserve close to his home, signifying the escape that many children attempted to make from the Residential Schools. On these perilous wilderness journeys, many children never made it safely home, and Liam’s trek is meant to honour them. To donate directly to Liam’s campaign, please visit: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/legacy-of-hope-foundation/campaign/liams-trek-for-residential-school-awareness/.

The abuses experienced at Residential Schools have had a detrimental impact on generations of Indigenous Peoples. Despite the efforts to eradicate all that was Indigenous, Nations, communities and individuals have fought for their existence, their culture, language and traditions. Ending discrimination and injustice is necessary to address the deep wounds and mistrust created by the many colonial acts of oppression.

The LHF is a national, Indigenous-led, charitable organization that has been working to promote healing and Reconciliation in Canada for over 20 years. The LHF’s goal is to educate and raise awareness about the history and existing intergenerational impacts of the Residential and Day School Systems and subsequent Sixties Scoop on Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) Survivors, their descendants, and their communities to promote hope and healing in Canada. The LHF works to encourage people to address discrimination and injustices in order to contribute to the equality, dignity, and respectful treatment of Indigenous Peoples and to foster Reconciliation.

To purchase the LHF’s Orange T-Shirt or to donate to the LHF, or for more information about the LHF visit the Legacy of Hope Foundation website at www.legacyofhope.ca. Our charitable number is 863471520RR0001.

The LHF is working on making exhibitions available on line and are free to borrow. LHF also has curriculum from K-12 and for adults, along with Activity Guides, Workshops and Training aimed at educating Canadians about Indigenous history and the shared history of Residential and Day Schools, the Sixties Scoop, etc. The LHF works to develop empathy and understanding so as to eliminate racism and foster Reconciliation in Canada