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The Legacy of Hope Foundation is a national Indigenous-led charitable organization with the mandate to educate and create awareness and understanding about the Residential School System, including the intergenerational impacts such as the removal of generations of Indigenous children from their families, including the Sixties Scoop, the post-traumatic stress disorders that many First Nations, Inuit, and Métis continue to experience, all while trying to address racism, foster empathy and understanding and inspire action to improve the situation of Indigenous Peoples today. The LHF supports the ongoing healing process of Residential School Survivors, and their families and seeks their input on projects that honour them.
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Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
Episode 14 - Roots and Hoots Interview with Tommy Weenusk
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
Tommy is a member of the Bunibonibee Cree Nation located along the eastern shoreline of Oxford House, Manitoba. Tommy has held the positions of Chief and Councillor in his community up until his retirement just a few years ago. He discusses a bit of his early life and his experiences in Residential School and how he and other students were welcomed upon relocating to Stonewall, Manitoba to attend school. When tragedy struck in 1972, Tommy tells how his family and community came together to grieve the loss of life as a collective; showcasing the value and closeness of community during times of need.
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