(Ottawa, ON) May 19, 2022 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is grateful to the support and generosity of spirit demonstrated by Tim Hortons for dropping off free coffee and donuts to acknowledge LHF for the work done here in Canada. 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 communities have faced as a result of attending Residential or Day School, and/or as a Survivor of the Sixties Scoop in order to foster Reconciliation in Canada.

Tim Hortons is trying to spread good cheer and caffeine to people who are serving their community by dropping off free coffee and donuts. In 1964, the first Tim Hortons restaurant in Hamilton, Ontario opened its doors. Canada’s largest restaurant chain serving over 5 million cups of coffee every day is more than just a coffee and bake shop, Tim Hortons is part of the fabric of Canada and a proud symbol of our country and its values. Tim Hortons has always had a deep connection to their communities and guests from coast to coast, with local owners and their teams caring deeply about the communities they serve. That’s why Tim Hortons invests in community projects and initiatives big and small. “We were happy and proud to support Legacy of Hope Foundation as part of our Tims for Good Program and our mission of thanking those who are doing good in their communities,” said Lesley Holmes – Ottawa Restaurant Owner.”

Teresa Edwards, Clarissa Pangowish, Gordon Spence, Migwuhn Twenish – LHF Staff
Photo credit: Scott Hodgins, Regional Tour Manager

“With all that is going on in the world today, it is important to pause and share coffee, donuts and good cheer. These supportive donations are what fuels the Staff at LHF to do the difficult work we need to do of exploring Canada’s true history and its impacts on Indigenous Peoples. Together all things are possible and with a shared vision of working toward respectful relationships and Reconciliation, we can improve the lives of future generations,” 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 22 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.