The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 31: Featuring James Darin Corbiere
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 31: Featuring James Darin Corbiere (Ottawa, ON) April 07, 2022 – On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon Spence is pleased to be joined by artist James Darin Corbiere. Darin is Anishinaabe of the Bear Clan, born and raised on Manitoulin Island in Wiikwemkoong. Gordon catches up with Darin as he shares of his life’s journey. From
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Congratulates Gerri Sharpe as the new President of Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Congratulates Gerri Sharpe as the new President of Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada (Ottawa, ON) March 28, 2022 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is grateful to support and congratulate Gerri Sharpe on becoming the new Board President of the Inuit Women of Canada. The LHF is encouraged and hopeful to see a strong leader as the President of the organization. As of March 10,
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Supports Residential School Survivors Seeking an Apology at the Vatican
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Supports Residential School Survivors Seeking an Apology at the Vatican (Ottawa, ON) March 28, 2022 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is grateful to support the Canadian Residential School Survivors who are at the Vatican in Rome to seek an apology from the Catholic Church. The LHF will continue its work in Canada to educate Canadians through curriculum and exhibitions that speak to the rich
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 30: Featuring Professor Peter Kulchyski
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 30: Featuring Professor Peter Kulchyski (Ottawa, ON) March 23, 2022 – On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon Spence is pleased to be joined by old friend Peter Kulchyski. Peter is of Polish and Ukrainian descent and grew up in Northern Manitoba. He is a full professor in the Department of Native Studies at the University of
Fight Fitness Helps Promote Reconciliation with Donation to the Legacy of Hope Foundation
Fight Fitness Helps Promote Reconciliation with Donation to the Legacy of Hope Foundation (Ottawa, ON) March 17, 2022–The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is grateful to Fight Fitness, a leading provider of group fitness and personal training, for raising awareness about Indigenous history, promoting Reconciliation, and giving back to the community with their donation. LHF has been working for nearly 22 years to foster Reconciliation in Canada. We are an Indigenous
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Demands Accountability and Justice in Response to the 169 Unmarked Graves Discovered at the St. Bernard Mission School
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Demands Accountability and Justice in Response to the 169 Unmarked Graves Discovered at the St. Bernard Mission School (Ottawa, ON) March 4, 2022 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation is anguished and horrified at the news that another 169 unmarked graves were detected by Kapawe’no First Nation at the grounds of the St. Bernard Mission School in Grouard Mission. Based on the evidence, which was discovered using ground-penetrating radar and drones, it is probable that
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 29: Featuring Elder Joe I. Keeper
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 29: Featuring Elder Joe I. Keeper (Ottawa, ON) March 2, 2022 – On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon Spence is pleased to be joined by Elder Joe I. Keeper. Elder Joe is a member of Norway House Cree Nation in Manitoba. Joe has worn many hats. In this episode he speaks with Gordon of his experience
The Legacy of Hope Foundation’s latest traveling exhibition, Indian Day School in Canada: An Introduction is now available to borrow for free
The Legacy of Hope Foundation’s latest traveling exhibition, Indian Day School in Canada: An Introduction is now available to borrow for free (Ottawa, ON) February 24, 2022 The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is pleased to announce that its latest exhibition on Indian Day Schools is now available to communities, organizations, educators, conference planners, and others, to book for free for their next meeting, event, conference, and/or to augment existing programming.
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 28: Featuring Tricia E. Logan
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 28: Featuring Tricia E. Logan (Ottawa, ON) February 16, 2022 – On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon Spence is pleased to be joined by Tricia E. Logan. Tricia is a Métis scholar with over 20 years experience working with Indigenous communities in Canada. Tricia has held previous roles at the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Demands Justice and Action to Address the 93 Unmarked Graves Found at the St. Joseph’s Mission Residential School
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Demands Justice and Action to Address the 93 Unmarked Graves Found at the St. Joseph’s Mission Residential School (Ottawa, ON) February 4, 2022 –The Legacy of Hope Foundation is devastated and appalled to learn about the 93 unmarked graves that were detected at the St. Joseph’s Mission Residential School in Williams Lake First Nation. It is incredibly likely that these graves belong to some of the countless
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Wishes to Honour Tabatha Saunders for her Generosity
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Wishes to Honour Tabatha Saunders for her Generosity (Ottawa, ON) January 14, 2022 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is grateful to Tabatha Saunders for her donation. The proceeds will help our organization to disseminate educational resources about the Residential School System and its ongoing impacts on individuals, families, and communities. Indigenous Peoples across Canada continue to be impacted by intergenerational trauma brought on by
The Legacy of Hope Foundation wishes to Honour Sarah Trask for her Donation and Support
The Legacy of Hope Foundation wishes to Honour Sarah Trask for her Donation and Support (Ottawa, ON) January 20, 2022 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) wishes to honour Sarah Trask for her support and donation. We are grateful for Sarah’s efforts in raising funds for the LHF, which will enable us to educating Canadians about the harmful impacts of the Residential and Day School System and the Sixties Scoop
The Legacy of Hope Foundation wishes to honour Paula-Lynn Duke for her Donation and Support
The Legacy of Hope Foundation wishes to honour Paula-Lynn Duke for her Donation and Support (Ottawa, ON) January 20, 2022 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is grateful for the donation made by Paula-Lynn as a result of her fundraising efforts. Thanks to their donation, we will be able to increase the effectiveness of our mandate which is centred around the importance of Reconciliation through education. “The initiative and care
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Wishes to Acknowledge Leoni Woolf and Jana Parker for their Donation
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Wishes to Acknowledge Leoni Woolf and Jana Parker for their Donation (Ottawa, ON) January 20, 2022 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is grateful for the donation made by Leoni Woolf and Jana Parker. Their fundraising efforts and donation will allow the LHF to continue to grow and to raise awareness and educate about the impacts on generations of Indigenous Peoples as a result of
The Legacy of Hope Foundation is Thankful to Kalle Morin for her Support
The Legacy of Hope Foundation is Thankful to Kalle Morin for her Support (Ottawa, ON) January 20, 2022 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF), is grateful to Kalle Morin for their support of our organization. This donation will go towards the production of new learning materials that inform and guide Canadians through their Reconciliation journey. “The initiative that Kalle displayed by holding an online auction is so encouraging to see.
The Legacy of Hope Foundation is Grateful for the Donation made by Juna Yoo
The Legacy of Hope Foundation is Grateful for the Donation made by Juna Yoo (Ottawa, ON) January 14, 2022 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is grateful to Juna Yoo for their donation. This donation will help the LHF to continue to grow our reach across Canada, so that the understanding of the Residential School System and the Sixties Scoop will become common knowledge amongst all Canadians. “We are so
The Legacy of Hope Foundation is Grateful for Jazmin Johnson’s Donation and Support
The Legacy of Hope Foundation is Grateful for Jazmin Johnson’s Donation and Support (Ottawa, ON) January 20, 2022 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is grateful for the donation made by Jazmin Johnson. Through donations such as theirs, the LHF can continue our work and mandate of increasing awareness about the impacts of the Residential and Day School System and the Sixties Scoop. “We honour Jazmin’s donation. Through education, we
The Legacy of Hope Foundation is Grateful for the Support shown by Heidi Hallett of Hatched Halifax
The Legacy of Hope Foundation is Grateful for the Support shown by Heidi Hallett of Hatched Halifax (Ottawa, ON) January 20, 2022 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is grateful to Hatched Halifax and the leadership of Heidi Hallett for the generous donation of proceeds through sales and for their desire to be an active part of change. Their donation will help the LHF continue to grow our reach across
The Legacy of Hope Foundation is honoured by Charles-Albert Ramsay for his Donation
The Legacy of Hope Foundation is honoured by Charles-Albert Ramsay for his Donation (Ottawa, ON) January 20, 2022 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is grateful to the support and generosity of spirit demonstrated by Charles-Albert Ramsay. Through his 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 and impacts
The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) Supports LHF Vice President Nadine Delorme in the Byelection in NWT
The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) Supports LHF Vice President Nadine Delorme in the Byelection in NWT (Ottawa, ON) January 11, 2022 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) acknowledges and supports LHF Vice President Nadine Delorme for taking an active stance in speaking up for Indigenous Peoples. Nadine Delorme is the Vice President of LHF and resides in Northwest Territories. Delorme is a Sixties Scoop Survivor and is running for
The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is Hopeful about the Federal Government’s Child Welfare Reform and Compensation for Indigenous Children
The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is Hopeful about the Federal Government’s Child Welfare Reform and Compensation for Indigenous Children (Ottawa, ON) January 11, 2022 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is hopeful about the Federal announcement that will compensate Indigenous children harmed by Canada’s Child Welfare System. A $40 billion dollar agreement will compensate Indigenous children harmed by discrimination and abuse and the funds are also intended to reform
The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 27: Featuring Carolynne Crawley
The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 27: Featuring Carolynne Crawley (Ottawa, ON) December 16, 2021 – On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon Spence is pleased to be joined by Carolynne Crawley. Carolynne is a woman who cares deeply and sincerely about the Land. She is of Mi'kmaw, Black and Irish ancestry and is from the East Coast, known today as Nova
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Thanks Participants of Local Food by Local Youth Project and Releases a New Resource: Food Sovereignty: A Guide for Indigenous Youth
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Thanks Participants of Local Food by Local Youth Project and Releases a New Resource: Food Sovereignty: A Guide for Indigenous Youth (Ottawa, ON) December 3, 2021 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) would like to acknowledge and honour everyone who contributed to the Local Food by Local Youth (LFLY) project over the past year. The purpose of the LFLY project was to work together to
The Legacy of Hope Foundation is grateful for the expertise Canadian Bushcraft shared with the Local Food by Local Youth Project
The Legacy of Hope Foundation is grateful for the expertise Canadian Bushcraft shared with the Local Food by Local Youth Project (Ottawa, ON) November 25, 2021 – The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) would like to acknowledge the efforts of Caleb Musgrave from Canadian Bushcraft in helping to facilitate the piloting of our Local Food by Local Youth project. By sharing his tremendous knowledge and passion for tending to the land,
The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 25: Featuring Verna J. Kirkness
The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 25: Featuring Verna J. Kirkness (Ottawa, ON) November 25, 2021 – On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, host Gordon Spence is pleased to be joined by Indigenous educator and Cree scholar Verna J. Kirkness. Verna is a distinguished educator whose passion for teaching has led to her many accolades and publications. Verna has written nine books, including