Sixties Scoop

The Sixties Scoop refers to a period from the 1960s to the 1980s when Indigenous children in Canada were taken from their families and communities by child welfare authorities. Many of these children were placed into non-Indigenous foster or adoptive homes, often losing touch with their cultural identity and heritage. This practice caused significant emotional and cultural harm to Indigenous communities, contributing to long-lasting impacts on identity, language, and well-being. The Sixties Scoop is recognized as a tragic chapter in Canadian history, highlighting the effects of policies that marginalized Indigenous peoples and disrupted their families and cultures.