60s Scoop Project
2018 Documentary
Funded

60s Scoop Project

It is important to know about the 60s Scoop and the effects it had on Indigenous families.


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Synopsis

On May 28, 2018, a historic event took place were the Alberta Government publicly apologized to the families that were affected by 60s Scoop, in which Indigenous children were removed from their families and placed with mostly non-Indigenous families. Sixties Scoop Indigenous Society of Alberta (SSISA) has worked with Alberta government to start the process to listen to those affected by the 60s Scoop to make the apology possible. The 60s Scoop Project will create an awareness of the history of the 60s Scoop and what effects it had on Indigenous families. We want to educate people about the 60s Scoop as a part of the continued acts of reconciliation to build a stronger Canada.


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Production

Interview Roster

Adam North Peigan
Adam North Peigan

President and Founder of Sixties Scoop Indigenous Society of Alberta (SSISA). Talk about the creation of the society and working with Alberta Government on the Sixties Scoop apology engagement.

Minister Richard Feehan
Minister Richard Feehan

Minister of Indigenous Relations. Discuss why it was important to create the Sixties Scoop apology engagement and for the Premiere to apologize to the 60s scoop survivors.

60s Scoop Survivors
60s Scoop Survivors

Reach out to various 60s scoop survivors to get their thoughts on apology and what does that mean to them and their families.

Production Design

In addition to the history of the 60s scoop, share information about the negative effects including loss of culture and the importance of creating opportunities for families affected to reconnect with their culture.
Use a timeline to guide the audience from the start of the 60s scoop until the present day apology.
Use animated graphics to share history, statistics, and data on the 60s scoop.