(Ottawa, ON) January 13, 2023 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is grateful for the support and generosity of spirit demonstrated by Purdys Chocolatier. 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.

Purdys Chocolatier is a Canadian chocolatier that first started in 1907 in downtown Vancouver. With over 100 years of being a proud, family-owned company, Purdys is passionate about chocolate, people and giving back to the community. Through their philanthropic initiative, Purple Partnerships, Purdys partners with amazing organisations to support their missions, strengthen their voice, and inspire themselves and their communities to stand for the same values. They focus on supporting the 2SLGBTQ+ community, Black, Indigenous and People of Colour communities, and women and children’s well-being. Purdys proudly makes chocolates using sustainable cocoa and pays a premium that goes to support farmer partners, their communities, and the environment.

“Purdys Chocolatier is passionate about bringing people together and creating joy and connection through our chocolates. We’re grateful to support The Legacy of Hope Foundation and the impactful work they do to support healing and Reconciliation,” says Kriston Dean, VP of Sales and Marketing.

“Thanks to the generous support LHF received from Purdys Chocolatier, we can continue to raise awareness about Indigenous issues, and bring people together to become allies. It is amazing to see the passion and initiative Canadians are taking to help us achieve healing and 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 developing understanding and addressing stereotypes, LHF gives Canadians the tools to address discrimination and the ability to build respectful relationships, which contributes to the equity and dignity of Indigenous Peoples in Canada.

The LHF has more than 30 educational exhibitions that promote awareness of Indigenous history that are free to borrow and is working on making exhibitions available online. LHF also has curricula 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. In order to offer solutions on how to be an ally. The LHF works to develop empathy and understanding so as to eliminate racism against Indigenous Peoples.