(Ottawa, ON) July 19, 2022 –Today is Giving Tuesday! Giving Tuesday is an incredible movement dedicated to giving and the community.

We at the Legacy of Hope Foundation are dedicated to educating Canadians and creating awareness about the impacts caused to more than 7 generations of children as a result of the treatment they experienced while attending Residential and Day School, and/or by being adopted out and placed away from the family, community and Nation. Since 2000, we have worked with Survivors, Indigenous communities, researchers, curators, and educators to develop K-12 curriculum, mobile exhibitions, research publication, communication materials and resources aimed at fostering Reconciliation.

This past year has been one of reflection, with the 1 year anniversary of the unearthing of the first 215 children at Kamloops Indian Residential School, and those who continue to be found. Our People and communities still need healing and reconciliation now more than ever.

We absolutely could not continue to do the work that we do without the generous support of all our donors, and we are incredibly grateful. This July, we’re hoping to spread that holiday spirit with those who celebrate in the summer and reach our goal for Giving Tuesday in July of $5000. These donations will aid in the development of educational curriculum for grades K-12 because we know that by educating youth we will positively impact future decision-makers who can influence how Indigenous Peoples are treated in the future. Please donate today or share this information to spread the word! https://bit.ly/Givingtues2022

Other ways to get involved on Giving Tuesdays in July:

• Become a donor!
• Become a monthly donor and help all year-round!
• Volunteer in your community to foster Reconciliation!

The LHF has more than 28 educational, mobile 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 grades K-12 and for adults, Activity Guides, Workshops and Training, and Podcasts all aimed at educating Canadians about Indigenous history. The LHF works to develop empathy and understanding so as to eliminate racism against Indigenous Peoples.