Legacy of Hope Foundation – Ottawa, Ontario – Seeking Volunteers

ABOUT LEGACY OF HOPE FOUNDATION

The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is a national Indigenous-led, charitable organization founded in 2000 with the goal of educating about the history and many impacts of the Residential and Day School System. These include the direct and ongoing impacts on First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Survivors, their communities, and their descendants. Our mission is to educate towards creating just and equal relationships of Reconciliation and healing for all Canadians, to expand awareness of and access to the rich legacy of the contributions of Indigenous Peoples, and to make known the histories of Indigenous Peoples in Canada, including the histories of injustice.

The LHF fulfills our mandate by: working in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis, communities and organizations across Canada; and undertaking communications, research, and policy activities that support the development and implementation of our educational resources and commemoration projects. All of these activities are informed by the experiences and stories of Survivors, and their families. We are now wanting to ensure that we have the voices from across Canada!

Our work is guided by ethical guidelines and principles for working with Survivors and Indigenous communities. These ethical guidelines are based on: 1) a deep concern and compassion for and honouring of Survivors, their families, and communities; and 2) a clear understanding of the need for and importance of the Oral Traditions of Indigenous Peoples. We take as our fundamental guiding principle that the work of the LHF must contribute to the health, safety, well-being, and healing Survivors, their families, and communities, and towards promoting Reconciliation in Canada.

OVERVIEW

The Board of Directors provides strategic leadership and oversees the financial operations of the Foundation. In addition to regular business, in the coming years our Board will help tackle exciting initiatives such as:

• Overseeing the Staff implementation of the 2023-2028 Strategic Plan
• Increasing our reach in the Indigenous community through our programs and services
• Long-term planning and visioning beyond 2023

ROLE DESCRIPTION AND COMMITMENT (Job Type: Volunteer)

Play a key role in shaping this historic organization that has served Canadians for 23 years!

It is an exciting time at the Legacy of Hope Foundation as the organization continues to grow, evolve and service the growing population within Canada. As a member of the Board of Directors, your experience, professional expertise, and passion will allow the LHF to reach the next level of operation. We need to have your voice at the table for future generations!

The required commitment for the Director position are as follows:

• The ability to serve for a minimum of two (2) years, starting in September 2024.
• Participate bi-monthly board meetings by telephone (5 calls a year (1 to 2 hours’ commitment, including review of documents) and travel for 1 Face-to-Face Annual General Meeting.
• Serve on the Board and on one or more of its Sub-Committees, if you have time to do so
• Represent and advocate for the Legacy of Hope Foundation in your area and across Canada

The Nomination Committee is particularly interested in candidates with experience or expertise in one or more of the following areas but has specific interest in the highlighted areas below:

• Experience serving Indigenous and/or not-for-profit organizations
• Fundraising Development
• Justice and Social issues impacting on Indigenous Peoples
• Community Activism and Human Rights Awareness and Promotion
• Background in law or understanding of legal proceedings
• Financial Accountability

The LHF is currently seeking volunteer Board Members from Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and the Territories, and the Atlantic, preferably with experience in Education, Fundraising, Governance or Law. Please apply!

QUALIFICATIONS

• A strong commitment to the LHF’s Mission, Vision, and Values and a demonstrated passion for equality and addressing injustices against Indigenous Peoples;
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills;
• Previous not-for-profit board experience is an asset; and,
• Ability to devote the time necessary to perform the responsibilities of a Board Member

TO APPLY

• Please submit your application letter and your résumé/CV by January 31, 2024 via email to Teresa Edwards, Executive Director and In-House Legal Counsel at the LHF to reception@legacyofhope.ca with the subject “Call for Board Nominations.” Application letters and resumes can also be delivered by mail to the Legacy of Hope Foundation’s office at the 1427 Ogilvie Road, Gloucester, Ontario, K1J 8M7.
• Applications will be reviewed by the Nominations Committee. Interviews with the Executive Director and In-House Legal Counsel will be scheduled in December 2023.
• Successful candidates will be invited to meet the Board Members by zoom at a later date.

We thank all applicants in advance, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.