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National Sixties Scoop Exhibit - Bi-Gwen: Coming Home—Truth Telling from the Sixties Scoop
In-person
Indigenous Library Self-guidedDate and time
Location
John M. Cuelenaere Public Library
125 12 Street East
Prince Albert, SK
Access
Free.
Offered in English.
Wheelchair accessible and offers audio description.
About
The “Sixties Scoop Indigenous Society of Alberta” (SSISA), in partnership with the Prince Albert Public Library and the Legacy of Hope Foundation, is bringing the Bi-Giwen: Coming Home – Truth Telling from the Sixties Scoop exhibition to various Saskatchewan locations. The first of its kind exhibit shares the experiences of survivors, including twelve personal testimonials of strength and resilience.
On January 7th, 2019, Premier Scott Moe delivered a formal apology for past practices that lead to the removal of Indigenous children from their families, resulting in a loss of culture, identity and connection to their communities. The effects of the Sixties Scoop are still felt by survivors and their families today.
“The Sixties Scoop Indigenous Society of Alberta (SSISA) is proud to bring this exhibit to Prince Albert that describes the powerful and emotional stories and devastating impacts of Sixties Scoop in Canada. We are grateful for the ongoing support of the Prince Albert Public Library and the partnership with the Legacy of Hope Foundation, as we showcase this exhibit throughout Saskatchewan. The exhibit is an opportunity to share and educate Canadians about the history of Indigenous people in relation to the Sixties Scoop”.
- Adam North Peigan, President, Sixties Scoop Indigenous Society of Alberta
Background - The Sixties Scoop refers to government practices across Canada from the 1950’s to the 1980’s that led to an unknown number of First Nations, Metis and Inuit children taken from their parents, families and communities by child intervention services and placed in non-Indigenous families. Many of these children experienced abuse, mistreatment and neglect and lost touch with their families, communities, culture and traditional language.
Everyone welcome. Masks are mandatory.
Links
- Prince Albert Public Library princealbertlibrary.ca
Organizer
John M. Cuelenaere Public Library
The Prince Albert Public Library is a recognized leader in the delivery of quality information and innovative programming for our community. Our mission is to provide and promote library services to meet the needs of every member of our community. The Prince Albert Public Library has the following core values:
The library is accessible to everyone.
The library is a safe, secure and a welcoming place.
We are innovative and adaptable to meet the changing needs of our community.
We are committed to collaborating with others in the community.
Our staff is dedicated to excellence and the protection of intellectual freedom.
This event is part of a hub:
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