Humble beginnings

Intro to the Sixties Scoop Network co-founders Elaine Kicknosway and Colleen Hele Cardinal this is our first episode, please forgive small mistakes and some poor sound. We will improve!

The conversation delves into the experiences of 60s Scoop survivors, Roxi Cardinal and Elaine Kicknosway, as they discuss the challenges and importance of raising First Nation children in non-Indigenous households. They emphasize the need for cultural connection, identity, and belonging, as well as the impact of intergenerational trauma and the role of adoptive and foster parents in supporting Indigenous children. Takeaways

Cultural connection and identity are crucial for First Nation children raised in non-Indigenous households.

The impact of intergenerational trauma and the role of adoptive and foster parents in supporting Indigenous children are significant topics of discussion.