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

<p align="justify">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 <span style="color: #1155cc;"><u><a href= "https://sixtiesscoopnetwork.org/">Sixties</a> <a href= "https://sixtiesscoopnetwork.org/"></a><a href= "https://sixtiesscoopnetwork.org/">Scoop</a> <a href= "https://sixtiesscoopnetwork.org/"></a><a href= "https://sixtiesscoopnetwork.org/">Network</a> <a href= "https://sixtiesscoopnetwork.org/"></a></u></span>and survivors.</p> <p align="justify"> </p> <p align="justify">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.</p> <p align="justify"> </p> <p align="justify"><strong>Key Takeaways</strong>:</p> <p>[2:48] What is the Sixties Scoop and why is it so important?</p> <p>[5:01] Elaine shares how she found out about the 60s Scoop.</p> <p>[7:33] There only are estimated numbers in regard to the 60s scoop survivors, it is believed that they are around 20,000.</p> <p>[8:38] They took children from their homes, and the government framed it as a benevolent act.</p> <p>[10:32] Many children were taken outside of Canada, making it very difficult to find them.</p> <p>[14:19] There are 109 recommendations that range from cultural sensitivity to the maintenance of family ties.</p> <p>[15:40] There is not enough written about the loss of cultural identity, community, and land.</p> <p>[17:34] What is the goal behind starting the 60sScoope network?</p> <p>[20:41] Jane shares how she joined the 60sScoope network.</p> <p>[25:01] Most people don’t know how to read a genetic mapping.</p> <p>[26:40] They are providing the genetic kits for free.</p> <p>[28:30] How can people help?</p> <p>[31:30] Some nonindigenous people came to them to find out if they were indigenous.</p> <p>[34:21] Jane addresses the fear of reconnecting with biological families.</p> <p>[39:10] Brend