(Ottawa, ON) March 14, 2024 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is grateful to the support and generosity of spirit demonstrated by Clayoquot Biosphere Trust. Thanks to this 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 have faced as a result of their experiences in Residential/Day School, and within the Child Welfare System.

The Clayoquot Biosphere Trust (CBT) has worked with the Legacy of Hope Foundation for the past three years to commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Our third annual exhibition was a community success gaining more attendees and community partners.  As an appreciation for the Legacy of Hope Foundation’s support of our community events, the CBT donated to support the development of more LHF resources.

“The Legacy of Hope’s educational exhibitions have created a centerpiece for our annual youth lead exhibit to commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The exhibits have been both educational and emotional! We are grateful to LHF for the partnership,” said Jason Sam from CBT.

“We are so happy and thankful for this partnership! When we work together we can reach so many more Canadians and we can continue fostering Reconciliation in Canada,” said Teresa Edwards, LHF Executive Director and In-House Legal Counsel.

The LHF is a national, Indigenous-led, charitable organization that has been working to promote healing and Reconciliation in Canada for over 24 years. The LHF’s goal is to educate Canadians about the history and existing impacts on generations of Indigenous Peoples caused by their experiences as children living through Residential and/ or Day School, or within the Child Welfare System. We do this to address ongoing discrimination and injustice to contribute to the equity, dignity, and respectful treatment of Indigenous Peoples and to foster Reconciliation.

The LHF has more than 30 educational exhibitions that inform people about Indigenous history through art and other mediums that are free to borrow, and some exhibitions are available online. LHF also has curriculum for K-12 for teachers and for adults, along with Activity Guides, Research, Communication materials and Podcasts, Workshops and Training for businesses, 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 to eliminate racism against Indigenous Peoples. We also offer Cultural Reclamation Workshops, share Best Practices about Language Revitalization and Food Sovereignty, etc. along with other tools to support hope and healing.

To learn about Clayoquot Biosphere Trust, please visit: Home | Clayoquot Biosphere Trust

Or to watch our annual video on our National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, check out Truth, Honour & the Way Forward – YouTube

For media inquiries, please contact:
Teresa Edwards, B.A., LL.B / J.D.
Executive Director and In-House Legal Counsel
Legacy of Hope Foundation
tedwards@legacyofhope.ca