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
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Acknowledges Public Health Agency of Canada
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Acknowledges Public Health Agency of Canada (Ottawa, ON) November 26, 2024 - The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is grateful to be a recipient of the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) Preventing Gender-Based Violence: The Health Perspective Youth Dating Violence - Indigenous Stream funding to support our 3-year project Cultivating Respectful Connections: Indigenous Youth’s Journey to Healthy Relationships. Through
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 57: Featuring Dr. Sean Carleton
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 57: Featuring Dr. Sean Carleton (Ottawa, ON) – November 13, 2024 – On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon Spence is thrilled to be joined by historian, scholar and Associate Head of the Department of Indigenous Studies at the University of Manitoba, Dr. Sean Carleton. In this powerful conversation, Sean speaks with Gordon
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Mourns the Passing of the Honourable Murray Sinclair (Mazina Giizhik)
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Mourns the Passing of the Honourable Murray Sinclair (Mazina Giizhik) (Ottawa, ON) – November 5, 2024 – It is with profound sorrow that we acknowledge the passing of the Honourable Murray Sinclair known as Mazina Giizhik- The One Who Sees Pictures in the Sky” at 73 on Monday, November 4, 2024. As he joins his late wife Animikiikwe, Katherine Morrisseau-Sinclair,
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY – Board Member
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY – Board Member Legacy of Hope Foundation - Ottawa, Ontario – Seeking Volunteers ABOUT LEGACY OF HOPE FOUNDATION The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is a national Indigenous-led, charitable organization founded in 2000 with the goal of educating about the history and many impacts of the Residential and Day School System. These include the direct and ongoing impacts on First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Survivors, their communities, and their
The Legacy of Hope Foundation – Acknowledges the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) Apology for Harms to Indigenous Peoples
The Legacy of Hope Foundation – Acknowledges the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) Apology for Harms to Indigenous Peoples (Ottawa, ON) – September 19, 2024 – The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) has taken an important step in the Reconciliation journey by issuing a public Apology at a ceremony on the Traditional Territory of the lək̓ʷəŋiʔnəŋ speaking people of Songhees and Xwsepsum Nations, or Victoria, BC. The
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Mourns the Sudden Passing of Grand Chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, Cathy Merrick
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Mourns the Sudden Passing of Grand Chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, Cathy Merrick (Ottawa, ON) – September 12, 2024 – It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the sudden passing of Grand Chief of the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs, Cathy Merrick. Grand Chief Cathy Merrick was the first woman to lead the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs and
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 56: Featuring Cameron Adams
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 56: Featuring Cameron Adams (Ottawa, ON) – August 14, 2024 – On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon Spence is pleased to be joined by fellow Cree speaker Cameron Adams. Cameron is a proud member of Berens River First Nation in Treaty 5 Territory and is on his journey to becoming
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Acknowledges Avondale Public School
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Acknowledges Avondale Public School (Toronto, ON) August 1, 2024 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is grateful to the support and generosity of spirit demonstrated by Avondale Public School. Thanks to their recent fundraiser, 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
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 55: Featuring Dr. Allyson Stevenson
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 55: Featuring Dr. Allyson Stevenson (Ottawa, ON) – July 17, 2024 – On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon Spence is joined by Métis scholar and historian, Dr. Allyson Stevenson. The two share an important conversation on Métis history and heritage. Allyson helps listeners understand the policies and politics that have
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 54: Featuring Michael Lawrenchuk
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 54: Featuring Michael Lawrenchuk (Ottawa, ON) – June 12, 2024 – On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon Spence is joined by his friend, Cree actor and former Chief of Fox Lake Cree Nation, Michael Lawrenchuk. Their conversation spans decades and Michael and Gordon take us on a journey to their
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Acknowledges ATB Financial
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Acknowledges ATB Financial (Ottawa, ON) June 5, 2024 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is grateful to the support and generosity of spirit demonstrated by ATB Financial. Thanks to this donation, the LHF will continue to run our Financial Literacy Workshop Program, and develop a women-focused version of the program that addresses financial barriers faced by Indigenous women in
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