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The Story of a National Crime
Peter Henderson Bryce was a medical doctor, civil servant and public health expert. In 1907, after surveying 35 residential schools, he submitted a report to the Department of Indian Affairs detailing clear connections between Residential Schools, tuberculosis and high student mortality rates. His recommendations fell on deaf ears and would not be revealed publicly until he was forced to retire. Fifteen years after his initial report, he published an 18-page “appeal for justice”—a pamphlet containing his findings and recommendations, and condemning the government’s lack of action to address illness and death in the Residential School System and First Nation communities. Indigenous peoples continued to experience disproportionate impacts of tuberculosis for years to come. Eventual federal intervention involved a confusing web of enforced medical care leaving Survivors and patients’ families to seek answers and closure.
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The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 82: with John Chabot
The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents – Roots & Hoots Episode 82: with John Chabot (Ottawa, ON) – July 3, 2026 – On this week’s episode of Roots and Hoots, we are joined in the studio by former NHL hockey player John Chabot. John is an Anishinabeg Algonquin from Kitigan Zibi First Nation. In this interview, John shares details of his life, including playing professional hockey in the National Hockey League and in Europe, as well as the travel he continues to do through his work with the National Indigenous Alumni team and his charity, First Assist. John is a family man and comes across as one who lives a full life. He fondly remembers his career as a professional hockey player where he played for some of the premier teams in the league, including the Montreal Canadiens, the Detroit Red Wings and the Pittsburgh Penguins. He tells stories about sharing the ice with legends such as Guy LaFleur and Mario Lemieux. Later, when John and his family moved to Europe for him to play hockey, he recounts how unique and wonderful the experience was - noting how it ingrained important life lessons in his children. To listen to Indigenous Roots and Hoots please visit: https://bit.ly/listentorootsnhoots Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/rnhpodcasts Spotify: https://bit.ly/rnhspotify Amazon/Audible: https://amzn.to/43DaaeI Podcast Addict: https://bit.ly/rnhpodaddict John continues to accomplish new dreams. For instance, being one of the hosts for APTN’s Hockey Night in Canada in Cree is something that he
Sharing stories and educating Canadians
Since 2000, we have worked with Survivors, Indigenous communities, researchers, curators, and educators to develop educational resources to increase public awareness and knowledge of the history and effects of the Residential School System and the ongoing experiences Indigenous Peoples continue to face. Our projects include mobile exhibitions, websites, applications, publications, and several bilingual curriculums, including a program called Generations Lost–The Residential School System in Canada.
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The Mindful Maple Leaf™ Pocket Stone is the ultimate gift for people who appreciate extraordinary craftsmanship, unique hand-crafted art, and the opportunity to support Canadian artisans and communities.
This enchanting hand-carved Canadian Mindful Maple Leaf™ Pocket Stone is the perfect reminder to take time to be in the moment. Nestled in the palm of your hand, you will be mesmerized by the magical labradorescence likeness of the Northern Lights granting you time to focus on positive thoughts and intentions.
SimpliCanada has developed a distinctly Indigenous artisanal collaboration project that will support Residential School Survivors through the Legacy of Hope Foundation. Each Mindful Maple Leaf is a uniquely carved labradorite pocket-stone produced at a Nunatsiavut-based workshop that adheres to the Indigenous principles of artists and crafts people.
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