A message to our Survivor community from the Acting Chief Executive Officer, National Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation of Canada
December 21, 2023
Although the healing and well-being of Survivors is at the Foundation’s forefront throughout the year, it is most poignantly felt during the holiday season. The Survivor-led, volunteer Board knows well that the holidays can be a challenge, made even more difficult by the expectations of social media general expectations from society.
The National Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation of Canada announces third round of grant recipients.
December 15, 2023
The National Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation of Canada's volunteer Board of Directors passed the third round of grant recipients, at the first in-person annual general meeting this summer
The National Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation of Canada - Official Statement regarding Buffy Sainte-Marie
November 3, 2023
While her biography suggests she may have been born Cree and later adopted, The 5th Estate article asserts a different narrative, suggesting a different birthplace and identity.
Career Opportunity – Applications are open, and the selection process will begin in September
July 21, 2023
The Board of Directors, Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation, presents a unique opportunity for the right candidate to assume executive leadership within a charitable foundation devoted to the healing and wellness of Survivors of the Sixties Scoop and their families.
Career Opportunity – Applications are open, and the selection process will begin in April - Fundraising Coordinator
July 21, 2023
Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations, The Fundraising Coordinator will appeal to senior-level technical support positions that will set the Foundation for its programs and expand its capacity to deliver them.
On this National Indigenous Peoples Day take a moment to understand the Sixties Scoop
June 21, 2023
The Sixties Scoop rivals the Indian Residential Schools for darkness. The driving force behind the Scoop remained the "kill the Indian" policy that led to the Residential Schools, with a change in method.
The National Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation Call for Nominations – Board of Directors
June 20, 2023
The Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation is currently seeking nominations from its community members to fill two positions of the Board of 10 Directors. The SSHF is the National representative of all members in Canada. The SSHF is seeking members who reflect the diversity of the Survivors within Canada. We welcome Board members with a diverse background
Wayne Garnons-Williams announced as Foundation's Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
June 15, 2023
The Board of Directors for the Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Wayne Garnons-Williams, as the Foundation’s acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr. Garnons-Williams brings a deep well of knowledge and connection to the Foundation’s Vision, Mission and Mandate; and himself is a Sixties Scoop Survivor.
Racism in Canada - An Examination of the history of racism in Canada in relation to Indigenous child welfare
May 9, 2023
Mr. Garnons-Williams presented an examination of the history of racism in Canada in relation to Indigenous child welfare in Canada. He started off with a personal account of his lived experience as a survivor of the Sixties Scoop.
The Sixties Scoop Healing Foundations financial reports
April 25, 2023
We are committed to responsible stewardship of the the national settlement for Sixties Scoop survivors provides $50 million to establish the Sixties Scoop Foundation.
The Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation Welcomes Executive Assistant Deborah-Ruth Ferber
April 25, 2023
Spring message from the staff at The Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation are pleased to announce the appointment of new Executive Assistant Deborah-Ruth Ferber.
The Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation Welcomes the Inaugural Director of Program Mohammed Kamal Hossain
April 14, 2023
Spring message from staff at the Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation are pleased to announce the appointment of new Director of Programs, Mohammed Hossain
Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation 2022 Grant Program - Call for Applications
April 15, 2022
The Sixites Scoop Healing Foundation are proud to announce the 2022 Grant Program roll out approved at the Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation’s March 2022 Board Meeting.
The Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation Board of Directors Congratulates Mary Simon on her Appointment as Governor General
December 21, 2021
In the news, online and in our communities, there are daily reminders of the deep pain and trauma inflicted on generations of Indigenous Peoples of Canada.
Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation Announces Inaugural Round of Grant Funding
December 20, 2021
Treaty Six Territory, SASKATOON, December 20, 2021 – The Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation (the Foundation) has announced the first round of grant recipients to receive just over $1 million in funding under the Foundation’s 2021 Pilot Grant Program.
Although the healing and well-being of Survivors is at the Foundation’s forefront throughout the year, it becomes a high priority at this time of year. The Survivor-led, volunteer Board knows well that the holidays can be a challenge, made even more difficult by the current pandemic.
The Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation Welcomes Rochelle Lynn Guiboche and Pauletta Tremblett to the volunteer Board of Directors
November 18, 2021
The Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation’s volunteer Board of Directors is pleased to announce the immediate appointment of two new board members, Rochelle Lynn Guiboche and Pauletta Tremblett.
Dr. Jacqueline Maurice announced as Foundation’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
September 15, 2021
The Board of Directors for the Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jacqueline Marie Maurice, an expert in social work and Indigenous child welfare and herself a Sixties Scoop Survivor, as the Foundation’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
The Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation Welcomes Shirley Cardinal to the volunteer Board of Directors & Spring Equinox March 2022 Message from Dr Jacqeline Maurice (CEO)
Career Opportunity – Applications are now closed, and the selection process has begun
May 1, 2021
The Board of Directors, Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation, presents a unique opportunity for the right candidate to assume executive leadership within a charitable foundation devoted to the healing and wellness of Survivors of the Sixties Scoop and their families.
$50M foundation aims to help heal damage from notorious '60s Scoop'
November 13, 2020
Survivors of the notorious '60s Scoop are set to mark a key milestone on Thursday with the ceremonial launch of a $50-million foundation aimed at healing the damage wrought by the practice of taking Indigenous children from their families and placing them in non-Indigenous homes.
Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation one step closer to becoming reality
November 13, 2020
The Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation announced its inaugural board of directors, marking a milestone in the creation of the foundation to aid and advocate on behalf of thousands of Indigenous people who were removed from their families and communities as children.
Foundation’s permanent board takes up the work of healing trauma from Sixties Scoop
November 13, 2020
Almost two years after Canada provided a $50 million investment for the creation of the Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation, the inaugural 10-member board for the foundation has been established.
Sixties Scoop Survivors to mark key milestone with launch of foundation on Thursday
November 12, 2020
Survivors of the notorious Sixties Scoop are set to mark a key milestone on Thursday with the ceremonial launch of a $50-million foundation aimed at healing the damage wrought by the practice of taking Indigenous children from their families and placing them in non-Indigenous homes.
Sixties Scoop Foundation begins consulting child welfare system Survivors on mandate
September 21, 2019
The interim board of the foundation funded by the Sixties Scoop settlement will begin consulting Indigenous people across Canada this weekend on how it can best serve those affected by child welfare removal.
VIDEO: Sixties Scoop Survivors gear up for engagement sessions
September 18, 2019
Survivors of the Sixties Scoop will soon take part country-wide engagement sessions to give their input on how to build a foundation dedicated to their healing.
The foundation for Sixties Scoop Survivors will be hosting 10 engagement sessions in different locations across Canada from September 2019 until February 2020 to hear voices and recommendations from many affected individuals to best serve them in recovery.