This story, although fictional, represents real events in Canadian history for which we should all be ashamed. The 60s scoop devastated families as much or more than residential schools.
I know about this history and have read about it, but seeing it play out in front of one's eyes is another story. It's gutwrenching and heartbreaking to watch, but it's important that we don't turn away but sit with the pain because watching it isn't nearly as painful as it would have been to live it.
Truth and reconciliation they say. Where is it? These kinds of stories are still happening today. Indigenous kids are still being taken by child protective services and put with foster families. I personally know of two kokums (Cree grandmothers) who would care for their grandkids but the system has hidden them and will not tell the family their location. Sound familiar?! This is 2024 not 1965, but nothing has changed.
Every Canadian needs to watch this series and to feel the pain. Then get mad enough to take action and be part of the solution.
I know about this history and have read about it, but seeing it play out in front of one's eyes is another story. It's gutwrenching and heartbreaking to watch, but it's important that we don't turn away but sit with the pain because watching it isn't nearly as painful as it would have been to live it.
Truth and reconciliation they say. Where is it? These kinds of stories are still happening today. Indigenous kids are still being taken by child protective services and put with foster families. I personally know of two kokums (Cree grandmothers) who would care for their grandkids but the system has hidden them and will not tell the family their location. Sound familiar?! This is 2024 not 1965, but nothing has changed.
Every Canadian needs to watch this series and to feel the pain. Then get mad enough to take action and be part of the solution.