(Ottawa, ON) – December 18, 2025 — The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) extends its sincere gratitude to Dr. Allyson Stevenson for her dedicated service and leadership as Vice-President of LHF’s Board of Directors. LHF has been deeply honoured to benefit from Dr. Stevenson’s wisdom, integrity, and commitment, and wishes her continued success in her distinguished career as a Métis scholar and historian.

Dr. Allyson Stevenson is a proud Métis scholar living and working on Treaty 6 Territory in Saskatchewan. She is an Associate Professor in the Department of Indigenous Studies at the University of Saskatchewan and, in 2025, was recognized by the Royal Society of Canada for her outstanding research and academic contributions. Her work centres on Indigenous histories of the Prairies, drawing on archival research, oral histories, and decolonized methodologies to illuminate the complex and shared histories of this land.

As a Métis scholar, Dr. Stevenson brought invaluable insight and lived knowledge to LHF’s governance, and her leadership strengthened LHF’s ability to approach its work with integrity, accountability, and respect for Indigenous knowledge systems.“We were truly fortunate to have Dr. Stevenson serve as Vice-President of our Board of Directors,” said Adam North Peigan, LHF Board President. “She brought a wealth of knowledge, thoughtful leadership, and meaningful direction to our organization. We are deeply grateful for her years of service and her contributions to advancing our mission of healing, cultural revitalization, and Reconciliation,” Adam continued.

Through her scholarship and public engagement, Dr. Stevenson has consistently used her voice to educate Canadians and empower Indigenous Peoples by deepening understanding of colonial policies—such as the Sixties Scoop—and their ongoing impacts on Indigenous families and communities. Her contributions as Vice-President of LHF’s Board of Directors have left a lasting legacy that will continue to inform and strengthen the organization’s work.

The Legacy of Hope Foundation is a national, Indigenous-led charitable organization that has worked for over 25 years to promote healing and Reconciliation in Canada. LHF educates Canadians about the history and enduring intergenerational impacts of the Residential and Day School Systems and the subsequent Child Welfare System on Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) Survivors, and their communities. Through its work, LHF seeks to address discrimination, foster understanding, and promote equity, dignity, and respect for Indigenous Peoples.

LHF offers more than 30 educational exhibitions—available free of charge—along with curricula for K–12 and adult learners, activity guides, workshops, training programs, and two podcast series. These initiatives are designed to deepen public understanding of Indigenous histories and shared experiences, confront ongoing racism, and support meaningful Reconciliation across Canada.

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