(Ottawa, ON) August 26, 2022 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is grateful to the support and generosity of spirit demonstrated by ORIMS. Thanks to this donation, 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.

Incorporated in 1960, Ontario Risk and Insurance Management Society (Ontario RIMS) is the largest RIMS chapter in Canada. ORIMS strives to promote and advance excellence in risk and insurance management by promoting the discipline of risk management, the educational development of risk managers and promoting positive relationships with other professional organizations.

“We are honoured to support the Legacy of Hope Foundation and the work they carry out to educate, promote healing and Reconciliation for Indigenous Peoples in Canada. We all need and want to be part of the Reconciliation journey and that starts with education, understanding and empathy,” said Ann Hildreth, the Director for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for ORIMS.

“The generosity and kindness we have received from Canadians is awe-inspiring. We cannot thank everyone enough for joining LHF on this journey of 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/or Day School. 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.