A Film about the Sixties Scoop: Meadowlarks

Ontario Akwesasne, November 28, 2025

Meadowlarks: A New Film Honouring Sixties Scoop Survivors and Reconnection

A powerful new feature film by Cree filmmaker Tasha Hubbard, Meadowlarks, is now playing in theatres across Canada. Building on her acclaimed documentary Birth of a Family, Hubbard once again explores the deep impact of the Sixties Scoop—this time through a dramatic story of four Cree siblings who reunite in their fifties after being separated in childhood.

Starring Michael Greyeyes, Carmen Moore, Alex Rice, and Michelle Thrush, the film follows the siblings as they spend a weekend together in Banff, navigating the joy and difficulty of rebuilding family ties. Hubbard captures both the emotional weight of separation and the beauty of Indigenous joy—seen in shared laughter, quiet moments of reconnection, and the courage it takes to heal after decades of loss. 

‍Meadowlarks reflect the lived experiences of many Sixties Scoop Survivors and their families. The film honours their resilience and acknowledges the complexity of reunification, offering space for understanding, empathy, and collective healing. 

Screenings are taking place across the country, including at the Mayfair Theatre in Ottawa. To find showtimes near you, visit:
https://linktr.ee/meadowlarksmovie 

‍Meadowlarks is a moving reminder that even after profound separation, connection and belonging remain possible and that Indigenous stories, told by Indigenous creators, continue to lead the way in truth-telling, healing, and representation. 

For more information on the National Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation of Canada, please visit our website here: https://www.sixtiesscoophealingfoundation.ca/