The Legacy of Hope Foundation Acknowledges Algonquin College Professor David Solomon, Students, and Staff for their Support

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Acknowledges Algonquin College Professor David Solomon, Students, and Staff for their Support (Ottawa, ON) June 1, 2024 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is grateful to the support and generosity demonstrated by the staff and students of Algonquin College’s Project Management Course. Thanks to this donation, the LHF will continue to produce education materials and exhibitions that speak to

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 53: Featuring Johnny Flaherty

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 53: Featuring Johnny Flaherty (Ottawa, ON) – May 29, 2024 – On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon Spence is joined by Inuk hunter, community and family man, Johnny Flaherty. The two discuss life up in Canada’s Northern Arctic and Johnny shares stories of his many polar bear hunts and travels

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Acknowledges the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Foundation

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Acknowledges the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Foundation (Ottawa, ON) May 24, 2024 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is grateful to the support and generosity of spirit demonstrated by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Foundation. Thanks to this donation, the LHF will continue to produce education materials and exhibitions that speak to the rich histories and lives of Indigenous

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 52: Featuring Shelley Niro

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 51: Featuring Apooyak’ii/Dr. Tiffany Hind Bull-Prete (Ottawa, ON) – May 8, 2024 – On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon Spence is thrilled to be joined by artist and filmmaker Shelley Niro. Shelley is a member of the Six Nations Reserve, Turtle Clan, of the Bay of Quinte Mohawk. In this

Job Posting: Human Resources and Well-Being Project Coordinator

Job Posting: Human Resources and Well-Being Project Coordinator The Legacy of Hope Foundation, based in Gloucester/Ottawa, is a national Indigenous-led, charitable organization founded in 2000 with the mandate to educate Canadians about the history and impacts of the Residential/Day School, and subsequent Child Welfare System generations of Indigenous Peoples. These include the direct and ongoing impacts on First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Survivors, their communities, and their families. Our mission is

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 51: Featuring Apooyak’ii/Dr. Tiffany Hind Bull-Prete

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 51: Featuring Apooyak’ii/Dr. Tiffany Hind Bull-Prete (Ottawa, ON) – April 17, 2024 – On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon Spence sits down with Apooyak’ii/Dr. Tiffany Hind Bull-Prete. Tiffany is a member of the Kainai (Blood Tribe) of the Siksikasitapi (Blackfoot Confederacy). She is an assistant professor in the Department of

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 50: Featuring Natasha Fisher

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 50: Featuring Natasha Fisher (Ottawa, ON) – April 3, 2024 – On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon sits down with Natasha Fisher, an Ojibwe and Finnish singer, songwriter, and producer from Long Lake #58 First Nation. Natasha’s wisdom coupled with a delightful sense of joy and down-to-earth personality shines throughout

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Acknowledges Clayoquot Biosphere Trust

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Acknowledges Clayoquot Biosphere Trust (Ottawa, ON) March 14, 2024 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is grateful to the support and generosity of spirit demonstrated by Clayoquot Biosphere Trust. Thanks to this donation, 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 49: Featuring Errol “C-Weed” Ranville

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 49: Featuring Errol “C-Weed” Ranville (Ottawa, ON) – March 13, 2024 – On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon Spence sits down with one of his favorite musical talents, Errol “C-Weed” Ranville of the band C-Weed. The two Manitoba boys discuss all things music. From Errol’s early days of growing up

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – An honourable dedication to Indigenous women on International Women’s Day

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – An honourable dedication to Indigenous women on International Women’s Day (Ottawa, ON) – March 8, 2024 – On International Women’s Day, the Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is proud to honour and acknowledge the many gifts and successes of our Indigenous Matriarchs – Mothers, sisters, daughters, aunties, granddaughters, nieces, and cousins. As life-givers, women are sacred in our

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 48: Featuring His Excellency Whit Fraser, C.C.

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 48: Featuring His Excellency Whit Fraser, C.C. (Ottawa, ON) – February 28, 2024 – On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon Spence is thrilled to be joined by His Excellency Whit Fraser, C.C. With an illustrious communications career in Canada’s Arctic, Mr. Fraser takes listeners on a journey that includes key

The Legacy of Hope Foundation is pleased to announce Ayaya’s Sponsorship of the Roots and Hoots Podcast

The Legacy of Hope Foundation is Pleased to Announce Ayaya’s Sponsorship of the Roots and Hoots Podcast (Ottawa, ON) – February 14, 2023 – The LHF is grateful to the marketing and communications firm Ayaya for being a proud sponsor and supporter of The Roots and Hoots podcast. Ayaya is based in Iqaluit, Nunavut and is majority owned by Inuit residents. Since 2020, Roots and

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 47: Featuring Peter K. Ittinuar Freuchen

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 47: Featuring Peter K. Ittinuar Freuchen (Ottawa, ON) – February 14, 2024 – On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon Spence is joined by Peter Ittinuar Freuchen. They discuss his journey to Ottawa, government processes and goes into detail about the process leading up to the enshrinement of Section 35 into

Galt Museum Hosts Special Event Featuring Legacy of Hope Foundation Board President

Galt Museum Hosts Special Event Featuring Legacy of Hope Foundation Board President (Lethbridge, AB) February 8, 2023 -The Galt Museum & Archives | Akaisamitohkanao’pa (eternal gathering place) is honoured to host the visit of Adam North Peigan, Board President of the Legacy of Hope Foundation on February 9, 2024. The occasion will feature Apooyak’ii/Dr. Tiffany Prete, guest curator of Stolen Kainai Children: Stories of Survival.

Knockabout Media and The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 46: Featuring Eric Burant and Garrison Garrow of the Indigenous Art Centre

Knockabout Media and The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 46: Featuring Eric Burant and Garrison Garrow of the Indigenous Art Centre (Ottawa, ON) – January 31, 2024 – In this special Roots and Hoots collaboration episode with Knockabout Media, host Gordon Spence is pleased to be joined by Eric Burant and Garrison Garrow of the Indigenous Art Centre (IAC). Eric

The Legacy of Hope Foundation is Pleased to Announce The Snow Goose Gallery’s Sponsorship of the Roots and Hoots Podcast

The Legacy of Hope Foundation is Pleased to Announce The Snow Goose Gallery’s Sponsorship of the Roots and Hoots Podcast (Ottawa, ON) – December 20, 2023 – The LHF is grateful to Snow Goose Gallery for being a proud sponsor and supporter of The Roots and Hoots podcast. The Roots and Hoots podcast has been a digital media project of the Legacy of Hope Foundation

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Congratulates Cindy Woodhouse on her Election as National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Congratulates Cindy Woodhouse on her Election as National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations (Ottawa, ON) December 13, 2023 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is pleased to extend a heartfelt congratulations to Cindy Woodhouse of Pinaymootang First Nation, Manitoba, on her election as National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN). As an organization committed to

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Acknowledges Valard Construction

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Acknowledges Valard Construction (Ottawa, ON) December 13, 2023 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is grateful to the support and generosity of spirit demonstrated by Valard Construction. Thanks to this donation, 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 abuses

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Acknowledges Ontario English Catholic Teacher’ Association

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Acknowledges Ontario English Catholic Teacher’ Association (Ottawa, ON) November 30, 2023 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is grateful to the support and generosity of spirit demonstrated by the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association (OECTA). Thanks to this donation, the LHF will continue to produce education materials and exhibitions that speak to the rich histories and lives of Indigenous

Legacy of Hope Foundation Congratulates Board President Adam North Peigan on his Prestigious Okimaw Awards Nomination

Legacy of Hope Foundation Congratulates Board President Adam North Peigan on his Prestigious Okimaw Awards Nomination Ottawa, ON) November 6, 2023 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is thrilled to announce and extend our congratulations to our Board President, Adam North Peigan, for his nomination for the City of Edmonton’s Okimaw Awards. This notable recognition celebrates Adam’s unwavering commitment and valuable contribution to human rights

Statement on Halloween by the Legacy of Hope Foundation

Statement on Halloween by the Legacy of Hope Foundation Ottawa, ON) October 31, 2023 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) urges all Canadians to practice thoughtfulness and sensitivity when selecting Halloween costumes, ensuring that they honour and respect all Nations and cultures. Cultural appropriation and insensitivity continue to be a concern, underscoring the necessity for heightened awareness of the impacts of our choices. Dressing as

Legacy of Hope Foundation Celebrates Historic $23 Billion Settlement in First Nations Child Welfare Compensation Agreement

Legacy of Hope Foundation Celebrates Historic $23 Billion Settlement in First Nations Child Welfare Compensation Agreement Ottawa, ON) October 25, 2023 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) celebrates the monumental victory in the pursuit of justice for First Nations children and families who have suffered due to racial discrimination and oppression through chronic underfunding of the on-reserve Child Welfare System. The Federal Court has

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Acknowledges Swyrich Corp.

 The Legacy of Hope Foundation Acknowledges Swyrich Corp. Ottawa, ON) October 5, 2023 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is grateful to the support and generosity of spirit demonstrated by Swyrich Corporation. Thanks to this donation, 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 abuses

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Congratulates Wab Kinew on His Historic Election as the 1st First Nation Premier of Manitoba

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Congratulates Wab Kinew on His Historic Election as the 1st First Nation Premier of Manitoba (Ottawa, ON) October 4, 2023 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation extends heartfelt congratulations to Wab Kinew on his election as the Premier of Manitoba, a significant historical moment as he becomes the 1st First Nation premier in Canadian history. LHF would like to acknowledge this