(Ottawa, ON) March 9, 2021 – La Fondation Legacy of Hope s'est associée à trois artisans autochtones qui ont créé quatre paires de mitaines uniques fabriquées à la main qui seront tirées au sort lors d'une collecte de fonds dont les profits serviront à soutenir nos efforts d'éducation en nous aidant à imprimer et à distribuer notre nouveau programme de semences pour K- 6.

Each pair of mittens is made using traditional materials and methods. One pair is made of seal skin and fox fur by Inuit artist Lizzy Flaherty. There are two more pairs made of deer hide and rabbit fur which were created by Sayisi Dene First Nations artist Shannon Macmillan. The last pair is made of deer leather trimmed with wolf fur and was created by Mi’gmag artist, Jamie Condo Metallic. These mittens feature a hand-beaded Eight Point Star, which has symbolized “unity” for centuries among the Mi’gmaq.

Teresa Edwards, Executive Director and In-House Legal Counsel said, “We work with Indigenous communities and we are fortunate to meet so many talented Indigenous artisans. By raffling off some of their work to fundraise we can also introduce the artists’ work to a wider audience. These beautiful hand-crafted mittens will keep your hands warm and by supporting educational resources to end racism, you will warm your heart.”

Nous vendrons 60 billets de tombola pour chaque paire de mitaines. Ils coûtent $5.00 par billet ou 3 billets pour $10.00. Les mitaines peuvent être soit ramassées à notre bureau d'Ottawa, soit envoyées par la poste au gagnant. Les tirages seront diffusés en direct sur Facebook le 8 avril 2021 à 15 h 00 HNE.

Rendez-vous sur: https://ahf2.ca/collections/mitten-raffles to read a full description of each pair of mittens and to buy your tickets – and take a moment to browse through our many educational resources while you’re there!

The LHF is a charitable organization that has been working to promote healing and Reconciliation in Canada for 20 years. The LHF’s goal is to educate and raise awareness about the history and existing impacts of the Residential and Day School Systems, Sixties Scoop, and other colonial acts of oppression against Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) Survivors, their descendants and their communities. LHF works to address racism and to promote healing among everyone in Canada. The LHF addresses discrimination and injustices in order to contribute to the equity, dignity, and respectful treatment of all.

La LHF soutient le processus de guérison des survivants et de leurs familles et travaille avec les Canadiens pour inspirer des actions qui favoriseront l'espoir et la guérison au Canada. Pour plus d'informations sur la Fondation Legacy of Hope, veuillez visiter: legacyofhope.ca

Pour les demandes médiatiques, contactez : Teresa Edwards, B.A., LL.B./J.D. Directrice générale et conseillère juridique interne Courriel : tedwards@legacyofhope.ca Tel : 613 237-4806, poste 303