The Legacy of Hope Foundation and Roots and Hoots Presents – A Federal Indian Day School Series Podcast with Survivor, Erroll Kinistino
The Legacy of Hope Foundation and Roots and Hoots Presents - A Federal Indian Day School Series Podcast with Survivor, Erroll Kinistino (Ottawa, ON) – September 17, 2025 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation is pleased to announce the release of our fourth episode in an 8-part series called Classrooms of Injustice. Gordon connects with his friend Erroll Kinistino as they discuss old memories, history
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Congratulates Board Vice President, Dr. Allyson Stevenson for Recognition by the Royal Society of Canada
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Congratulates Board Vice President, Dr. Allyson Stevenson for Recognition by the Royal Society of Canada (Ottawa, ON) – September 10, 2025 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is proud tro celebrate and acknowledge the achievement of our Vice President of the Board, Dr. Allyson Stevenson, for being recognized by the Royal Society of Canada for her outstanding research and
The Legacy of Hope Foundation and Roots and Hoots Presents – A Federal Indian Day School Series Podcast with Survivor, Dolores Peltier
The Legacy of Hope Foundation and Roots and Hoots Presents - A Federal Indian Day School Series Podcast with Survivor, Dolores Peltier (Ottawa, ON) – September 3, 2025 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation is pleased to announce the release of our third episode in an 8-part series exploring the history and existing impacts of the Federal Indian Day School System. In this episode, host
The Legacy of Hope Foundation and Roots and Hoots Presents – A Federal Indian Day School Series Podcast with Survivor, Conrad Saulis
The Legacy of Hope Foundation and Roots and Hoots Presents - A Federal Indian Day School Series Podcast with Survivor, Conrad Saulis (Ottawa, ON) – August 20, 2025 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation is pleased to announce the release of our second episode in an 8-part series on the Federal Indian Day School System with Conrad Saulis. Conrad is the Executive Director with the
The Legacy of Hope Foundation and Roots and Hoots Presents – A Federal Indian Day School Series Podcast with Dr. Jackson Pind
The Legacy of Hope Foundation and Roots and Hoots Presents - A Federal Indian Day School Series Podcast with Dr. Jackson Pind (Ottawa, ON) – August 6, 2025 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation is pleased to announce the release of our first episode in an 8-part series on the Federal Indian Day School System with Dr. Jackson Pind. Dr. Pind is a mixed-settler Anishinaabe
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 67: with Anita Cardinal
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 67: with Anita Cardinal (Ottawa, ON) – July 24, 2025 – In this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon is pleased to be joined by Nêhiyaw (Cree) lawyer, Anita Cardinal from the Woodland Cree First Nation on Treaty 8 Territory. Anita is an incredible woman, matriarch and ultramarathon runner. She and Gordon
The Legacy of Hope Foundation is Pleased to Announce PCL Constructors’ Sponsorship of the Roots and Hoots Podcast
The Legacy of Hope Foundation is Pleased to Announce PCL Constructors’ Sponsorship of the Roots and Hoots Podcast (Ottawa, ON) July 24, 2025 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is proud to welcome PCL Constructors as a new sponsor of the Roots and Hoots Podcast. Through PCL’s sponsorship, LHF will continue to grow our reach and develop new podcast episodes that inspire Indigenous Peoples
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 66: A Highlights Reel for Indigenous History Month
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 66: A Highlights Reel for Indigenous History Month (Ottawa, ON) – June 12, 2025 – In the spirit of National Indigenous History Month, the Roots and Hoots Podcast is proud to celebrate some of the powerful voices and messages shared over the past five years. Born out of a commitment to community and connection,
La Fondation autochtone de l'espoir remercie Services aux Autochtones Canada
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Acknowledges Indigenous Services Canada (Ottawa, ON) June 9, 2025 - The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is honoured to receive funding from Indigenous Services Canada's (ISC) Family Violence Prevention Program (FVPP) for our project, Sacred Connections and Healing Hearts. This initiative takes LHF across the country to collaborate with Indigenous communities in developing a comprehensive, culturally grounded approach to family
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – Multimedia Developer
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – Multimedia Developer Job Description: Multimedia Developer Type: Part Time - Full Time Term: April 1, 2022 – March 31, 2023 (with possibility of extension) Closing Date: June 20, 2025 – 5:00 p.m. The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is a national, Indigenous-led, charitable organization that has been working to promote healing and Reconciliation in Canada for more than 20 years. The LHF’s goal is to educate and
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Acknowledges BGIS
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Acknowledges BGIS (Ottawa, ON) May 29, 2025 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is grateful to the support and generosity of spirit demonstrated by BGIS. Thanks to this donation, the LHF has been able to produce educational materials and exhibitions that speak to the rich histories and lives of Indigenous Peoples in Canada, as well as the abuses and
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 65: with Charlene Raven Tolley
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 65: with Charlene Raven Tolley (Ottawa, ON) – May 28, 2025 – This week on the Roots and Hoots Podcast, we welcome Charlene Raven Tolley from the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation. Charlene is an expert beader and owner of Raven’s Nest Arts and Crafts. She is a published author, workshop facilitator, drum maker
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 64: with Marty Wildman
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 64: with Marty Wildman (Ottawa, ON) – May 15, 2025 – On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, our host is joined by Marty Wildman. Marty is an accomplished rodeo judge, rodeo cowboy, actor, stuntman, musician, President of the Alberta Treaty Hockey Association, co-founder of Stunt Nations, and co-owner of Lone Eagle Ventures. Above
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Acknowledges the Moose Hide Campaign Day – A Call to Stand Together
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Acknowledges the Moose Hide Campaign Day – A Call to Stand Together (Ottawa, ON) May 15, 2025 – Today marks an opportunity for all Canadians to join in ceremony and in solidarity to put an end to gender-based violence against Indigenous women and girls. The Moose Hide Campaign is a movement born out of love and protection, a movement that calls
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 63: with Gabrielle Fayant
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 63: with Gabrielle Fayant (Ottawa, ON) – April 30, 2025 – On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, our host is joined by local grassroots activist and community leader Gabrielle Fayant. Gabrielle is a proud Métis woman from the Fishing Lake Métis Settlement in Alberta. She shares her deep love for her family
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 62: with Elder Thomas R. Louttit
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 62: with Elder Thomas R. Louttit (Ottawa, ON) – April 17, 2025 – On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, we are pleased to be joined by Elder Thomas Louttit. Elder Thomas is a respected leader in his community, living a life in service to others. Originally from Moose Factory, he shares stories
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Acknowledges Simply Nailogical
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Acknowledges Simply Nailogical (Ottawa, ON) April 10, 2025 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is grateful for the support and generosity of spirit demonstrated by Simply Nailogical. Thanks to their donation of $2,900, the LHF will continue to produce education materials and exhibitions that speak to the rich histories and lives of Indigenous Peoples in Canada, as well as
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 61: with Elder Belinda Vandenbroeck
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 61: with Elder Belinda Vandenbroeck (Ottawa, ON) – April 2, 2025 – – On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, our host is pleased to be joined by a woman he both admires and calls a friend, Elder Belinda Vandenbroeck. Gordon and Elder Belinda both attended the Mackay Residential School in Dauphin, Manitoba
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 60: Staff Voices with Tara Devlin and Hannah Vicaire
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 60: Staff Voices with Tara Devlin and Hannah Vicaire (Ottawa, ON) – March 19, 2025 – On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon Spence is pleased to be joined by two outstanding staff members at the Legacy of Hope Foundation, Tara Devlin and Hannah Vicaire. Tara and Hannah are the Indigenous
The Legacy of Hope Foundation is Pleased to Announce Hobbs and Associates’ Sponsorship of the Roots and Hoots Podcast
The Legacy of Hope Foundation is Pleased to Announce Hobbs and Associates' Sponsorship of the Roots and Hoots Podcast (Ottawa, ON) – March 19, 2025 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is pleased to announce Hobbs and Associates' sponsorship of the Roots and Hoots Podcast. With the support of Hobbs and Associates, the Roots and Hoots Podcast continues to develop podcast episodes and programming
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Acknowledges the Kahanoff Centre for Charitable Activities
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Acknowledges the Kahanoff Centre for Charitable Activities (Ottawa, ON) March 12, 2025 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is grateful for the support and generosity of spirit demonstrated by the Kahanoff Centre for Charitable Activities. Thanks to their recent donations, totalling $2000, the LHF will continue to produce educational materials and exhibitions that speak to the rich histories and
LHF Official Statement on Residential School Denialism
Content Warning: This message discusses Residential Schools, denialism, and genocide. It may be triggering. Please prioritize your well-being. If you need support, contact the 24-hour Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line: 1-866-925-4419.To the Public and Survivors: In light of the ongoing discussions surrounding Residential Schools in Canada, it is crucial to confront the rise of Residential School denialism. This phenomenon undermines the truth and Reconciliation efforts vital for
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Acknowledges Indigenous Screen Office Funding for Upcoming Podcast Series
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Acknowledges Indigenous Screen Office Funding for Upcoming Podcast Series (Ottawa, ON) – January 29, 2025 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation is pleased to be the recipient of the Indigenous Screen Office - Podcasting Program funding to support our 1-year podcast project Roots and Hoots Presents: Breaking the Silence - Canada’s Classrooms of Injustice. This special series, under the umbrella
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 59: Featuring Marc Forgette
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 59: Featuring Marc Forgette (Ottawa, ON) – December 11, 2024 – On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon Spence is pleased to be joined by a proud member of the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation and founder of Makatew Workshops, Marc Forgette. In this episode, Marc and Gordon discuss Indigenous tourism, the importance
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 58: Featuring Susan Aglukark, OC
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 58: Featuring Susan Aglukark, OC (Ottawa, ON) – November 27, 2024 – On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon Spence is joined by the Arctic Rose herself, Susan Aglukark. Susan sits down with Gordon in-studio to discuss the journey she has taken, and where she has yet to go. Susan Aglukark