The Legacy of Hope Foundation is Grateful to ATB Financial for Raising Funds

The Legacy of Hope Foundation is Grateful to ATB Financial for Raising Funds (Ottawa, ON) July 10, 2023 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation would like to thank ATB Financial for raising funds at Forward Summit 2023. By matching the amount of donations collected, ATB contributed to the raising of over $7,400 at the event. All the funds donated will go towards supporting the Legacy

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 44: Featuring Manise Young

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents –  Roots & Hoots Episode 44: Featuring Manise Young (Ottawa, ON) – June 28, 2023 - On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon Spence is pleased to be joined by Manise Young. Manise is the Lab Head, for books at Library and Archives Canada (LAC). She and Gordon sit down to discuss the importance of preserving important

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Gives Thanks to the Forward Summit Organizers and Participants

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Gives Thanks to the Forward Summit Organizers and Participants (Ottawa, ON) – June 26, 2023 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is grateful to Connect Partnership Group Ltd. for inviting us to Forward Summit 2023 as their official nominated charity, where we hosted an info table, collected donations to support our mission of promoting healing and Reconciliation, and met with

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day (Ottawa, ON) – June 21, 2023 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is pleased to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day. We would like to extend our best wishes to all Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island and would like to acknowledge the support of non-Indigenous allies who actively participate in pushing forward the cause of Reconciliation

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Acknowledges and Celebrates National Indigenous Heritage Month

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Acknowledges and Celebrates National Indigenous Heritage Month (Ottawa, ON) – June 15, 2023 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is pleased to commemorate National Indigenous Heritage Month. This month-long recognition highlights the profound contributions and unique histories of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. We extend our heartfelt recognition to the resilient and inspiring Indigenous Peoples all throughout Turtle Island. We also

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 43: Featuring Morgan Hare

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 43: Featuring Morgan Hare (Ottawa, ON) – June 14, 2023– In this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, our host Gordon Spence is delighted to welcome Morgan Hare. Hailing from the M’Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin Island, Mr. Hare has been instrumental in urban Indigenous program development for over three decades. He currently runs

Legacy of Hope Foundation Acknowledges the Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation for their Generous Grant

Legacy of Hope Foundation Acknowledges the Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation for their Generous Grant (Ottawa, ON) – June 14, 2023 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) wishes to acknowledge the Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation (SSFH) for their amazing support. This funding supports; one of our latest exhibition projects, "Introduction to the Sixties Scoop: How We Got Here," aimed at educating Canadians about the historical

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Voices from the Land Season 2 Episode 21 with Elder Verna Kirkness

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Voices from the Land Season 2 Episode 21 with Elder Verna Kirkness (Ottawa, ON) – May 31, 2023 - The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is pleased to announce the release of our final episode of the season with Elder Verna Kirkness. Elder Verna Kirkness is from the Fisher River Cree Nation in Manitoba. She is a Cree

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 42: Featuring Delores Peltier-Corkey

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 42: Featuring Delores Peltier-Corkey (Ottawa, ON) – May 24, 2023 – On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon Spence is pleased to be joined by Delores Peltier-Corkey. Delores is an Anishinabe Kwe of the Three Fires Confederacy of Ojibway, Odawa, and Pottawatomi Peoples from Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory on beautiful Manitoulin Island. 

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Acknowledges the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Acknowledges the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (Ottawa, ON) May 18, 2023 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is grateful to the support and generosity of spirit demonstrated by the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF/FEESO) Thanks to their recent donation of $5000, the LHF will continue to produce education materials and exhibitions that speak to the rich histories

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Voices from the Land Season 2 Episode 20 with Larry Beardy

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Voices from the Land Season 2 Episode 20 with Larry Beardy (Ottawa, ON) – May 17, 2023 - The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is pleased to announce the release of episode 20 with Reverend Larry Beardy. Rev. Beardy is from Tataskweyak Cree Nation on Treaty 5 Territory. Rev. Beardy is a former Cree language syllabics teacher. Rev.Beardy

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Observes the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Observes the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (Ottawa, ON) May 5, 2023 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) commemorates the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S). Today, and everyday, it is important to remember the Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Voices from the Land Season 2 Episode 19 with Kimberly Halcrow

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Voices from the Land Season 2 Episode 19 with Kimberly Halcrow (Ottawa, ON) – May 3, 2023 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is pleased to announce the release of episode 19 with Kimberly Halcrow. Kimberly lives in Gillam, Manitoba and is a mother, a Cree language teacher and Pow Wow Instructor among other important roles.  Kimberly

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Acknowledges Algonquin College

 The Legacy of Hope Foundation Acknowledges Algonquin College (Ottawa, ON) May 1, 2023 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is grateful to the support and generosity of spirit demonstrated by the staff and students of Algonquin College’s Applied Project Management course. Thanks to this donation, the LHF will continue to produce education materials and exhibitions that speak to the rich histories and lives of

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Acknowledges Ontario Power Generation

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Acknowledges Ontario Power Generation Ottawa, ON) April 28, 2023 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is grateful for the support and generosity of spirit demonstrated by Ontario Power Generation’s employees. Thanks to this donation, the LHF will continue to produce educational materials and exhibitions that promote Reconciliation, action, hope and healing. This donation represents a portion of the proceeds from

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 41: Featuring Barry Sarazin

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 41: Featuring Barry Sarazin (Ottawa, ON) – April 26, 2023 – On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon Spence is pleased to be joined by Barry Sarazin. Barry is a proud member of the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation, situated on the shores of Golden Lake and the Bonnechere River. Barry

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Acknowledges La Cigale

 The Legacy of Hope Foundation Acknowledges La Cigale (Ottawa, ON) April 21, 2023 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is grateful to La Cigale for their generosity and support. Thanks to their donation of $1780, the LHF will be able to continue to develop 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 – Voices from the Land Season 2 Episode 18 with Kaitlin Arcand

 The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Voices from the Land Season 2 Episode 18 with Kaitlin Arcand (Ottawa, ON) – April 19, 2023 - The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is pleased to announce the release of episode 18 with Cree language teacher Kaitlin Arcand. Kaitlin is from Alexander First Nation. Kaitlin embodies the spirit of community. Kaitlin shares of her world travels and

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Acknowledges Hillside Shopping Centre

 The Legacy of Hope Foundation Acknowledges Hillside Shopping Centre (Ottawa, ON) April 12, 2023 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is grateful to the support and generosity of spirit demonstrated by Hillside Shopping Centre. 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

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 40: Featuring Heidi Metcalfe

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 40: Featuring Heidi Metcalfe (Ottawa, ON) April 12, 2023 – On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon Spence is pleased to be joined by Heidi Metcalfe. Heidi is a proud urban Inuk with family roots in Nunatsiavut (Labrador). She is a mom, the first Ottawa Inuit based foster parent, a cultural

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Acknowledges Sacred Heart Catholic High School

 The Legacy of Hope Foundation Acknowledges Sacred Heart Catholic High School (Ottawa, ON) April 6, 2023 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is grateful to the support and generosity of spirit demonstrated by Sacred Heart Catholic High School. Thanks to their donation of $1,500, 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 Welcomes the Vatican’s Repudiation of the Doctrine of Discovery

 The Legacy of Hope Foundation Welcomes the Vatican’s Repudiation of the Doctrine of Discovery (Ottawa, ON) – April 4, 2023 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation welcomes the long overdue Vatican's formal repudiation of the “Doctrine of Discovery” and the 15th-century papal bulls that legitimized colonialism and the theft of Indigenous lands. The Vatican's acknowledgement of the terrible effects of colonialism signals an understanding of

The Legacy of Hope Foundation Acknowledges Designer Brands Canada

 The Legacy of Hope Foundation Acknowledges Designer Brands Canada (Ottawa, ON) April 3, 2023 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is grateful to the support and generosity of spirit demonstrated by Designer Brands Canada. Thanks to their 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 Acknowledges Kunitz Shoes

 The Legacy of Hope Foundation Acknowledges Kunitz Shoes (Ottawa, ON) April 3, 2023 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is grateful to the support and generosity of spirit demonstrated by Kunitz Shoes. Thanks to their donation of $2,746, 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