(Ottawa, ON) May 31, 2022 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is grateful to the support and generosity of spirit demonstrated by RONA Oakville. Thanks to the donation received as part of the Lowe’s Canada Heroes campaign, the LHF will continue to produce education materials and exhibitions that speak to the rich histories, as well as the impacts of abuses on 7 generations of Indigenous Peoples and communities as a result of attending Residential and Day Schools, and/or being affected by the Sixties Scoop.

As part of the Lowe’s Canada Heroes Campaign drive, the RONA Oakville store has raised $1,528.00 towards the LHF with an additional $764.00 donated by Lowe’s Canada. The LHF is thankful for the support of RONA Oakville, Lowe’s Canada and the community for their tremendous support and generosity. RONA Oakville is one of the community’s leading home improvement stores located in Oakville, Ontario. They provide a wide range of in-store and online products in addition to expert advice and customer support serving a diverse community.

“We couldn’t be prouder of our 2021 results and how our teams came together under challenging conditions to support worthy causes across the country. Thank you to our dedicated associates and generous customers for making it happen,” said Jean-Sébastien Lamoureux, Senior Vice-President, RONA Affiliates, Wholesale and Public Affairs.

“We are so grateful for the kindness and generosity of the Lowe’s Canada Heroes Campaign drive. Having associates and customers in Oakville come together to support worthy causes, like the issues impacting Indigenous Peoples, demonstrates Canada’s ability to come to together and work towards Reconciliation,” 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 impacts on 7 generations of Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) children, their families and communities from attending Residential and Day Schools. By fostering empathy and understanding, LHF encourages people to address discrimination and injustice and contributes to the equity, dignity, and respectful treatment of Indigenous Peoples.

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.

To learn about Lowe’s Canada Heroes Campaign, please visit: https://www.lowes.ca/heroes