The Legacy of Hope Foundation Presents: Indigenous Roots and Hoots

On this week’s extra special Roots & Hoots episode, the Legacy of Hope Foundation’s host, Gordon Spence, is pleased to be joined by his son, Christian. Christian Spence is a Cree and Inuk man, who has led an adventurous life, leading up to his role as Policy Advisor at Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK). He is an avid hockey lover who has travelled far and wide, worked in kitchens and is now endeav...

On this week’s Roots & Hoots episode, the Legacy of Hope Foundation’s (LHF) host, Gordon Spence, is pleased to be joined by Inuk actress, Anna Lambe who is known for her roles as Sarah in CBCs Trickster as well as Spring from the movie The Grizzlies . Anna is a two-time Canadian Screen Award nominee. Together, they discuss Anna’s new found platform and visibility, as well as her emphasis on promot...

On this week’s Roots & Hoots episode, LHF host, Gordon Spence, is joined by special guest Thomas Matthew “666God” Lambe, an Inuk rapper from Grise Fiord currently living in Iqaluit. They discuss his upbringing and how he first got into making music. Thomas shares the Canadian Screen Award for Best Original Song with noted Indigenous artists Dan General and Adam Tanuyak for the song “Trials” that w...

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...

On this week’s Roots & Hoots episode, the LHF host, Gordon Spence, is joined by special guest Manitok Thompson who discusses growing up near Coral Harbour, NWT and witnessing the transition from a traditional lifestyle to a modernized way of life, attending Day School and eventually becoming an educator herself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s Roots & Hoots episode, the LHF host, Gordon Spence, is joined by special guest Allan Makhagak who talks about his experience in Akaitcho Hall Residential School, his work on the Nunavut Impact Review Board and his song writing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week’s Roots & Hoots episode, our host, Gordon Spence, is joined by Kirk Harper, where they talk about his music career and his experiences in the foster care system. Kirk Harper is a singer and songwriter from Winnipeg, Manitoba. He is the frontman of the band, The Mosquitoz, who have toured all over the country for many years. As a Sixties Scoop Survivor, Mr. Harper spent several years j...

Irene Goodwin is Ojibwe First Nations, and grew up in Northern Ontario. Her Indigenous name, Wasa-Newab-Ma'iingan-Anang-Quay, meaning Wolf-Star Woman , was given to her by her Elders. From gathering firewood to going fishing with her family, Irene spent most of her time exploring the outdoors as a child. She is also a Day School Survivor, as she attended the Collins Indian Day School in Collins, O...

On this week’s Roots & Hoots episode, the LHF host, Gordon Spence, is joined by Erroll Kinistino, where they dive into talks about his career, life experiences, and Reconciliation in Canada. Actor, entertainer, Master of Ceremonies, drama workshop instructor, director, mentor, singer and writer. Erroll Kinistino is without a doubt a man of many talents. Originating from the Ochapowace First Na...

On this week’s Roots & Hoots episode, the LHF host, Gordon Spence, is joined by special guests Alyssa Flaherty-Spence and Lavinia Qiatsuk Flaherty where they share their amazing story about being lost in the Canadian Arctic. We are also joined by guest David Sudlovinik, the person who would eventually find the two girls and helped return them to safety.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

On this week’s Roots & Hoots episode, the LHF host, Gordon Spence, is joined by Piikani Elder, Harley Bastien, where shares some of his stories and talks about the importance of Mother Earth. Mr. Harley Bastien is a member of the Piikani First Nation in Alberta and has been working in the environmental industry for over 30 years. Mr. Bastien’s work involved consulting, volunteering and sitting on...

The LHF is pleased to release this week’s episode of Indigenous Roots & Hoots , the LHF host, Gordon Spence, is joined by Mental Health Advocate and Counsellor, Angela Ashewasegai, where they discuss the impacts of the Sixties Scoop and her life experiences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mr. North Peigan is from the Piikani First Nation in Treaty 7 and currently resides in Edmonton. During his career, Adam has advocated for Indigenous Programs and Services in Health, Child and Family, Employment and Training, Education, Housing, Justice, and Reconciliation. He has numerous years of experience in governance as a member of multiple Boards and Committees in Indigenous communities in...

On this week’s Roots & Hoots episode, the Legacy of Hope Foundation’s host, Gordon Spence, is joined by Albert Beck, Métis human rights activist, where they discuss his life experiences and the impacts of the Sixties Scoop. Mr. Beck is Métis from Winnipeg, Manitoba living in Ottawa, Ontario, and has been involved in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) education, policy and program initiatives for I...

The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is happy to share this week’s episode of Roots & Hoots. Gordon Spence, the host, is joined by Paul Okalik, where he discusses his Inuit traditions, the challenges of wildlife extinction and his passion for life, including his love of golfing. Mr. Okalik is Inuk from Nunavut and is fluent in Inuktitut and English. With a political science degree and a Bachelor of...

This week’s episode of Roots & Hoots Gordon Spence, the host, is joined by the President of the Legacy of Hope Foundation’s Board of Directors, Ejinagosi (Richard) Kistabish, where he talks about his life as a Survivor of Residential School and his involvement with the Foundation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Legacy of Hope Foundation's Podcasting debut. We start this podcast series with our host, LHF Community Coordinator, Gordon Spence as he interviews LHF Executive Director and In-House Legal Counsel, Teresa Edwards. They talk about some of the work LHF does and has planned for the future as well as the important roles of culture in their lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...