(Ottawa, ON) November 11, 2020 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation expresses their gratitude for the men and women who serve or have served in our nation’s military in honor of Indigenous Veterans Day this Wednesday.

On this day that recognizes Indigenous veterans, LHF would like to honour and thank First Nations, Métis and Inuit Veterans of the military for their service. Our country is indebted to them for their sacrifices, and for the impacts their service has had on their families and communities. We also pay tribute to the Indigenous members currently serving in the Canadian Armed Forces for their contributions they have made for Canada.

“We hope that you’ll take a moment today to commemorate the sacrifices of Indigenous Veterans, and to preserve the memory of those who wore the uniform and gave their lives in service.” said LHF’s Executive Director and In-House Legal Counsel, Teresa Edwards.

The LHF is celebrating their 20-year anniversary as a national, Indigenous-led, charitable organization that has been working to promote healing and Reconciliation in Canada. The LHF’s goal is to educate and raise awareness about the history and existing intergenerational impacts of the Residential School System, Sixties Scoop, Day Schools and other colonial acts of oppression on Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis). The LHF has 19 exhibitions available for loan and can be shipped across Canada.

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