The National Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation of Canada Announces 2026 Grant Recipients
Akwesasne, Ontario October 7, 2026
At the National Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation of Canada’s Annual General Meeting, held in Saskatoon Saskatchewan June 24th, 2026, the Volunteer Board of Directors unanimously approved the Foundation’s fifth annualgrant program.
(Top row from left to right: Chief Quenton Swiftwolfe, Moosomin First Nation, Board Chair Shirley Cardinal, Board Secretary Mary John, Office Manager Jade Jackson, Fundraising Coordinator Joy Edobor, Director of Communications Rochelle Guiboche, Guest Donna Garnons-Williams, Elder Philomene Sanderson, Board Member Danelle St-Laurent, Director of Finance and Operations Selina Legge, Board Member Chris Wagg. Bottom Row Left to right: Elder Leone Neville, Director of Programs Kamal Hossain, Board Member Eric Phillips, Board Member Kukpi7 Michael Christian, Board Treasurer Troy MacBeth Abromaitis, Chief Executive Officer Wayne((op row from left to right: Chief Quenton Swiftwolfe, Moosomin First Nation, Board Chair Shirley Cardinal, Board Secretary Mary John, Office Manager Jade Jackson, Fundraising Coordinator Joy Edobor, Director of Communications Rochelle Guiboche, Guest Donna Garnons-Williams, Elder Philomene Sanderson, Board Member Danelle St-Laurent, Director of Finance and Operations Selina Legge, Board Member Chris Wagg. Bottom Row Left to right: Elder Leone Neville, Director of Programs Kamal Hossain, Board Member Eric Phillips, Board Member Kukpi7 Michael Christian, Board Treasurer Troy MacBeth Abromaitis, Chief Executive Officer Wayne Garnons-Williams, Elder Assistant Marlyn Osecap, Guest Tashana Adams, at the 2026 AGM in Saskatoon SK) Garnons-Williams, Elder Assistant Marlyn Osecap, Guest Tashana Adams, at the 2026 AGM in Saskatoon SK)
We are proud to announce 17 successful grantrecipients whose projects are rooted in healing, cultural reclamation, andsupport for Survivors of the Sixties Scoop and their families. Thesecommunity-led initiatives span across Canada, reflecting the diversity,strength, and innovation of healing work in our communities
2026 Grant Recipients
Northwest River Library & Northwest River Youth Engagement Initiative
NWR Staffing/Operation
Grant Amount: $177,500.00
Homebase Yellow Knife
Homebase Yellow Knife Step Program
Grant Amount: $143,500.00
Labrador Heritage Society
Lake Melville School Cultural Sharing Trip
Grant Amount: $42,000.00
Soaring Eagle Friendship Centre
Circles of Healing Youth Culture Camp and Community Wellness
Grant Amount: $125,350.00
Loud Voice Society
Sixties Scoop Cultural Reconnection and Intergenerational Wellness Initiative
Grant Amount: $34,000.00
Brandon Friendship Centre
Reconnections to our culture
Grant Amount: $281,276.00
Vancouver Aboriginal Health Society
Our Circle is Strong: Cultural Reconnection & Healing for Sixties Scoop Survivors & Descendants
Grant Amount: $300,000.00
Ingamo Hall Friendship Centre
Indigenous Healing with Culture
Grant Amount: $215,000.00
First Light St Johns Friendship Centre
Reconnecting Through the Land: Healing Journies of Sixties Scoop Survivors
Grant Amount: $96,200.00
Uncle Gabe's Friendship Centre
Strengthening Families; healing & Reconnection
Grant Amount: $215,000.00
Centre for International Sustainable Development and Law & Voices of Future Generations Children’s Initiative
Voices of Future Generations Children's Initiative (VoFG CI)
Grant Amount: $239,355.00
Multi-Cultural Council of Saskatchewan & K.I. Reclaiming Indigenous Culture Inc:Kayâs-isîhcikêwin
Miwayawin (Cree for Wellbeing)
Grant Amount: $133,680.00
The Native Council of Prince Edward Island
Iga Tagu Tieg (we are planting) Healing through growing & preserving traditional Medicines & Food
Grant Amount: $103,379.50
Finding Our Power Together
Light for the Journey: Healing & Wellness Support for Sixties Scoop Survivors and families during Medical Travel
Grant Amount: $108,750.00
Niwasa Kendaaswin Teg
Finding Our Way Back; Identity Culture & Wellness for Survivors & Their Families
Grant Amount: $136,500.00
Native Counselling Services of Alberta & Morning Lark Collective
Meadowlarks - On Reserve Screening Tour
Grant Amount: $140,927.62
The Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies
Kin Keepers: Honoring Those Who Hold the Family Together
Grant Amount: $26,814
Total Amount Awarded: $2,586,173
These programs create culturally safe spaces of healing, reconnection, and resilience. Each reflects the enduring strength of Survivors and their families and is deeply grounded in Indigenous ways of knowing. We look forward to witnessing the impact of these initiatives as they unfold throughout the year. To view our previous grant recipients here are the announcements:
2021 Grant Recipients
In the spirit of healing, restoration, and solidarity:
gilakas'la, kinanâskomitin, marsee, marsi cho, migwetch, nia:wen, niaut,nakummek, nakirmiik, tshinashkumitin, wela’lin, tiawenhk, wliwni, tiniki, limlimpt, merci, thank you.
The Volunteer Board of Directors
National Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation of Canada
Shirley Cardinal, Chair
Troy MacBeth Abromaitis, Treasurer
Mary John, Secretary
Chris Wagg, Director
Eric Phillips, Director
Danelle St-Laurent, Director
Kukpi7 Michael Christian, Director
Ian Card,Board Member
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To learn more about the work of the National Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation of Canada and the impact of Survivors, visit www.sixtiesscoophealingfoundation.ca or follow us on social media.