Legacy of Hope gathering residential school survivor stories for book project
From Aboriginal Healing Foundation announcements
Storytelling Gathering for Survivors of Residential School November 17, 18 & 19, 2006, Brantford, Ontario
(OTTAWA, Ontario, October 3, 2006) – The Legacy of Hope Foundation (http://www.wherearethechildren.ca/en/lhf.html) will be recording stories from Residential School Survivors across Canada. This Storytelling Gathering will occur from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on November 17, 18 & 19, 2006 at the Best Western Brant Park Inn, 19 Holiday Drive, Brantford, Ontario. These audio/video recordings will be the basis for a national book project, entitled “ Our Stories…Our Strength”, a commemoration to Residential School Survivors. There is no cost to attend, although participants must cover their own travel costs to the event, as well as the cost of accommodations. The Legacy of Hope Foundation will provide refreshments and a lunch at no cost.
Students who attended Residential School will have a unique opportunity to record their experience. The Legacy of Hope Foundation has embarked on a landmark project to collect and compile the stories of first generation Survivors into a book, a DVD and other educational resources. The project, Our Stories … Our Strength, will use storytelling as a method to build a history of this neglected part of Canada’s past. This project is a response to an often-heard request for a book to commemorate the legacy of the residential school experience. The aim of the project is to honour and commemorate Survivors and to promote greater understanding and reconciliation between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people.
For more information or to register contact Laura Milonas at the Legacy of Hope Foundation: (613) 237-4441, ext. 331 or toll-free 1-877-553-7177.
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