sixties Scoop Healing Foundation

We have to create a strength within ourselves…

We are going to be sustainable. We have and are still being affected today by the welfare system. Our strength is why we are here today…

It was not by chance, it was because one individual said, ‘enough’.
Welcome to the Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation – a new, independent organization, established through the National Sixties Scoop Settlement. Our mission is to accompany Survivors and their descendants along their healing journey by supporting cultural reclamation and reunification, holistic wellness services, advocacy, commemoration, and educational initiatives.

Our Survivor-led, volunteer board of directors was appointed in November 2020, with the mandate to make the Foundation a reality. We envision a future where Sixties Scoop Survivors are welcomed and become a community filled with healing and wellness. We envision a world that has deeper knowledge and empathy for Survivors’ experiences and histories.

Independent of government, the Foundation aims to serve all Survivors of the Sixties Scoop—Inuit, First Nations, Métis, status and non-status—in every region of Canada and beyond. We are in our early days and have much work to do in the months ahead to begin achieving the Foundation’s potential.

We invite you to join us and share your feedback as we grow.
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Supporting Survivors and their Descendants along their Healing Journey

News and updates |

Career Opportunity – Applications are open, and the selection process will begin in September
July 21, 2023
Career Opportunity – Applications are open, and the selection process will begin in September
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.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, The Foundation, the Executive Director will appeal to senior Ideal executives who have an interest in developing and operationalizing a long-awaited Survivor based response to the multiple issues associated with the Sixties Scoop.
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On this National Indigenous Peoples Day take a moment to understand the Sixties Scoop
June 21, 2023
On this National Indigenous Peoples Day take a moment to understand the Sixties Scoop
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 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.
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The National Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation Call for Nominations – Board of Directors
June 20, 2023
The National Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation Call for Nominations – Board of Directors
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
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Wayne Garnons-Williams announced as Foundation's Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
June 15, 2023
Wayne Garnons-Williams announced as Foundation's Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
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.
We are grateful for your continued support of the Foundation and invite you to support our new Staff members on their new journey premised on trusted relationships, respect, reciprocity.
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