(Ottawa, ON) January 20, 2022 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is grateful to the support and generosity of spirit demonstrated by Charles-Albert Ramsay. Through his donation, the LHF will continue to produce education materials and exhibitions that speak to the rich histories and lives of Indigenous Peoples in Canada, as well as the abuses and impacts Indigenous Peoples and communities have faced as a result of the Residential School System.

Charles-Albert is a French-Canadian economist, teacher and author of the book entitled: The Unofficial Touring Guide to Indigenous Communities in Quebec (Including Notes on Residential Schools), available in both English and French. Proceeds from the sales of his book have been donated to the LHF.

“We are so appreciative of Charles-Albert’s kind donation and display of allyship. It means so much to our team at the LHF to feel the support of Canadians across the country. Charles-Albert’s support is very inspiring and we hope that many will discover his book, to help bridge the gap of understanding and to play a part in repairing Indigenous-Canadian relations. Navigating these relationships in a thoughtful manner is important, and this book helps guide Canadians through parts of that process,” said Teresa Edwards, Executive Director and In-House Legal Counsel at the LHF.

The LHF is a national, Indigenous-led, charitable organization that has been working to promote healing and Reconciliation in Canada for over 21 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 injustice in order to contribute to the equity, dignity, and respectful treatment of Indigenous Peoples and to foster Reconciliation.

The LHF has more than 25 educational exhibitions that promote awareness of Indigenous history that are free to borrow and is working on making exhibitions available online. LHF also has curriculum for K-12 and for adults, along with Activity Guides, Workshops and Training, and Podcasts all 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 against Indigenous Peoples.