North Battleford will be one stop in a series of sharing circles initiated by the Sixties Scoop Indigenous Society of Saskatchewan this fall.
According to a government press release, this fall’s sharing circles are designed to gather information to help form a meaningful apology from the Government of Saskatchewan.
The circle will be held at Western Development Museum Oct. 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a pipe ceremony starting at 7:30 a.m. Mental health support workers and elders will be available on-site to provide additional support as required. Media will not be allowed in the Sharing Circles.
“Our government is proud to partner with the Sixties Scoop Indigenous Society of Saskatchewan in this meaningful process,” Minister Responsible for First Nations, Métis and Northern Affairs Warren Kaeding said.
“We remain committed to providing a public apology, at an appropriate time and location, to those affected by the Sixties Scoop.”
“The Sixties Scoop Indigenous Society of Saskatchewan appreciates its ongoing working relationship with the Government of Saskatchewan on this initiative,” Sixties Scoop Indigenous Society of Saskatchewan co-chair Robert Doucette said.
“I expect these Sharing Circles will be emotional for many participants, but they are part of the journey toward healing for those in this province who experienced the Sixties Scoop.”
