Foundation CEO Meets with Australian Human Rights Commission
FIRST PERMANENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS – UPDATE
Presenting our first permanent Board of Directors:
Throughout 2020, based on the recommendations in the Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation Survivor Engagement Report, we recruited the first permanent Survivor-led Board of Directors for the Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation. Our first official Board of Directors represent compassion, strength, unity and healing.
Throughout 2020, based on the recommendations in the Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation Survivor Engagement Report, we recruited the first permanent Survivor-led Board of Directors for the Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation. Our first official Board of Directors represent compassion, strength, unity and healing.
November 12, 2020 Virtual Event
Official Launch of the Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation and Board of Directors Announcement. Captions in French and English will be provided in the future, but for now, the video is available for viewing in its entirety.
Official Launch of the Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation and Board of Directors Announcement. Captions in French and English will be provided in the future, but for now, the video is available for viewing in its entirety.
Carolyn Bennett
Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations
Minister Bennett shares remarks on the new permanent Board Members of the Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation and their vital work to address the legacy of the Sixties Scoop.
Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations
Minister Bennett shares remarks on the new permanent Board Members of the Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation and their vital work to address the legacy of the Sixties Scoop.
Ontario Akwesasne, January 27, 2026
The National Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation of Canada was honoured to be represented internationally by CEO Wayne Garnons-Williams during his recent visit to Sydney, Australia, where he presented at the Australian Human Rights Commission on Indigenous child removal and human rights.
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Image from left to right: Commissioner Katie Kiss and NSSHFC Chief Executive Officer Wayne Garnons-Williams:
Photo credit: Wayne Garnons-Williams
Hosted by Commissioner Katie Kiss, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, the gathering created an important space for dialogue on the shared histories and ongoing impacts of forced child removals in both Canada and Australia. Wayne spoke on the legacy of the Sixties Scoop, sharing the lived experiences of Survivors and the Foundation’s work to advance healing, recognition, and justice.
Photo credit: Wayne Garnons-Williams
Hosted by Commissioner Katie Kiss, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, the gathering created an important space for dialogue on the shared histories and ongoing impacts of forced child removals in both Canada and Australia. Wayne spoke on the legacy of the Sixties Scoop, sharing the lived experiences of Survivors and the Foundation’s work to advance healing, recognition, and justice.
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Image from left to right: Commissioner Katie Kiss
Photo credit: Wayne Garnons-Williams
Commissioner Kiss brings extensive leadership experience to her role, having previously served as Executive Director of Queensland’s Interim Truth and Treaty Body and held senior government advisory positions. A proud Kaanju and Birri/Widi woman, she grew up in Rockhampton on the lands of the Darumbal People and has dedicated her career to advancing Indigenous rights and social justice.
Photo credit: Wayne Garnons-Williams
Commissioner Kiss brings extensive leadership experience to her role, having previously served as Executive Director of Queensland’s Interim Truth and Treaty Body and held senior government advisory positions. A proud Kaanju and Birri/Widi woman, she grew up in Rockhampton on the lands of the Darumbal People and has dedicated her career to advancing Indigenous rights and social justice.
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Image from left to right: Commissioner Katie Kiss
Photo credit: Australian Human Rights Commission
During the session, participants explored the parallels between Canada’s Sixties Scoop and Australia’s history of Stolen Generations, deepening mutual understanding of how colonial child removal systems continue to impact Indigenous families and communities across generations.
Photo credit: Australian Human Rights Commission
During the session, participants explored the parallels between Canada’s Sixties Scoop and Australia’s history of Stolen Generations, deepening mutual understanding of how colonial child removal systems continue to impact Indigenous families and communities across generations.
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Image from left to right: Steller Rengi, Australian Human Rights Commission Indigenous Social Justice staff; Australian Aborigina land Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Katie Kiss, NSSHFC CEO Wayne Garnons-Williams, & Tara Apps, Australian Human Rights Commission Indigenous Social Justice staff.
Photo credit: Wayne Garnons-Williams
Wayne also met with Nick Devereaux, Director of Indigenous Social Justice, and members of the Commission’s human rights and justice team to discuss opportunities for continued collaboration.
Photo credit: Wayne Garnons-Williams
Wayne also met with Nick Devereaux, Director of Indigenous Social Justice, and members of the Commission’s human rights and justice team to discuss opportunities for continued collaboration.
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Image form left to right: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Katie Kiss; NSSHFC CEO Wayne Garnons-Williams and Nick Devereaux, Director, Australian Human Rights Commission Indigenous Social Justice
This visit marks the beginning of an international alliance focused on addressing the impacts of stolen Indigenous children globally. The Foundation looks forward to building on these relationships, with plans to continue these conversations at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in 2026.
This visit marks the beginning of an international alliance focused on addressing the impacts of stolen Indigenous children globally. The Foundation looks forward to building on these relationships, with plans to continue these conversations at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues in 2026.
Image form left to right: Australian National Commissioner for First Nation Children and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People, Sue-Anne Hunter and NSSHFC CEO Wayne Garnons-Willaims
Through international engagement, the National Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation of Canada continues to elevate Survivor voices, strengthen global partnerships, for justice, recognition, and healing across borders.
Through international engagement, the National Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation of Canada continues to elevate Survivor voices, strengthen global partnerships, for justice, recognition, and healing across borders.
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For more information on the National Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation of Canada, please visit our website here: https://www.sixtiesscoophealingfoundation.ca/