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,
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Acknowledges Indigenous Services 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
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 Launches New Exhibition and Video Series
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Launches New Exhibition and Video Series (Ottawa, ON) – September 24, 2023 – Upcoming Event: Resilient Communities Video Trailer Premiere and How to be an Ally Exhibition Launch Join us on September 30, 2024, at Carleton University for a powerful event marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) will be launching its newest
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