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Episode 053: The Sixties Scoop: Families Seeking to Reunite Jane Malkovich, Elaine Kicknosway, and Colleen Cardinal

Brenda Agnew, your host, is joined today by three fantastic guests Jane Malkovich, from the DNA Genetic Detective, Elaine Kicknosway, and Colleen Cardinal, both co-founders of the Sixties Scoop Network and survivors.

In today’s episode, they talk about the Sixties Scoop, its work and initiatives, and the progress made in the last decades in reuniting families and raising awareness about it.

Key Takeaways:

[2:48] What is the Sixties Scoop and why is it so important?

[5:01] Elaine shares how she found out about the 60s Scoop.

[7:33] There only are estimated numbers in regard to the 60s scoop survivors, it is believed that they are around 20,000.

[8:38] They took children from their homes, and the government framed it as a benevolent act.

[10:32] Many children were taken outside of Canada, making it very difficult to find them.

[14:19] There are 109 recommendations that range from cultural sensitivity to the maintenance of family ties.

[15:40] There is not enough written about the loss of cultural identity, community, and land.

[17:34] What is the goal behind starting the 60s Scoope network?

[20:41] Jane shares how she joined the 60s Scoope network.

[25:01] Most people don’t know how to read a genetic mapping.

[26:40] They are providing the genetic kits for free.

[28:30] How can people help?

[31:30] Some nonindigenous people came to them to find out if they were indigenous.

[34:21] Jane addresses the fear of reconnecting with biological families.

[39:10] Brenda recognizes and thanks Colleen and Elaine for their work helping other survivors in the way they do.

[41:16] Colleen, Jane, and Elaine share their messages with the audience.

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