Healing Through Culture, Community, and Connection: FRAFCA's Support for Sixties Scoop Survivors

Ontario Akwesasne, August 10, 2026
For many Sixties Scoop Survivors, the path toward healing begins with reconnecting to identity, culture, and community. Through the National Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation of Canada's Annual Grants Program, Indigenous-led organizations across thecountry are creating safe spaces where Survivors can access culturally grounded supports that honour their lived experiences and strengthen future generations.


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One of these organizations is the Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre Association (FRAFCA) in Surrey, British Columbia. As a trusted community organization, FRAFCA serves Indigenous peoples from Nations across Turtle Island through a continuum of care that spans from early childhood to Elders. Guided by both Traditional Indigenous knowledge and Western approaches, FRAFCA provides culturally safe programs that nurture physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being while strengthening Indigenous identity and belonging.
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Recognizing the unique and lasting impacts of the Sixties Scoop, FRAFCA developed the Healing Our Nations Sixties Scoop Support Group, a program made possible through funding from the National Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation of Canada. The program was designed to provide culturally sensitive, trauma-informed healing for Sixties Scoop Survivors and their families. It creates a welcoming environment where participants can share their experiences, reconnect with culture, and build meaningful relationships with others who understand similar journeys. 


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Healing is supported through a combination of weekly support circles, educational workshops, mindfulness practices, somatic therapies, and culturally grounded approaches led by experienced counsellors and Indigenous practitioners. Traditional teachings are woven together with contemporary therapeutic practices, ensuring participants receive holistic support that respects both lived experience and cultural identity. 

Beyond individual healing, the program strengthens communities.

Participants develop practical coping strategies, improve emotional wellness, build resilience, and foster supportive peer networks. By reconnecting with culture and community, Survivors are empowered to rebuild relationships, advocate for themselves, and create healthier futures for their children and grandchildren.


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The program also reflects a broader commitment to addressing the intergenerational impacts ofthe Sixties Scoop. Healing extends beyond the individual, creating positive ripple effects throughout families and communities while helping restore connections that were disrupted by decades of colonial child welfare policies.

FRAFCA's work demonstrates how Indigenous-led organizations continue to provide meaningful, community-driven solutions rooted in culture, respect, and compassion. By listening to community needs and responding with programs grounded inIndigenous worldviews, organizations like FRAFCA are helping Survivors reclaim identity, restore belonging, and move forward on their healing journeys.


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The National Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation of Canada is proud to support organizations such as FRAFCA through its Annual Grants Program.  

Together, these partnerships ensure that healing is Survivor-centred, community-led, and grounded in culture building stronger, healthier communities for generations to come.


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