Sixties Scoop and Residential Schools Department

Honouring Survivors. Restoring Connections. Advancing Reconciliation.

The Sixties Scoop and Residential School Department supports Red River Métis Survivors and families affected by the Sixties Scoop, Residential Schools, and Day Schools. Guided by Survivors and grounded in Red River Métis traditions, we focus on healing, resilience, and truth-telling.

Ministers Responsible

The Honourable Denise Thomas
Minister of Sixties Scoop

The Honourable Andrew Carrier
Minister of Residential and Day Schools

What We Do

Support & Healing
Trauma-informed, culturally grounded services for Survivors and families.

Research & Truth-Telling
Survivor-led work to document former school sites, unmarked graves, and missing children

.Community Engagement
Talking Circles, gatherings, and cultural programming that foster sharing and healing.

Education & Awareness
Partnerships and advocacy to ensure Red River Métis voices are central in reconciliation.

Our Programs

Kitchen Table Talks Program
Healing-based, interactive sessions that create safe spaces for Survivors and families to share stories, reconnect with culture, and support one another.

Pekeywaytahihnan nutr zanfaan leur zispriiand
(Bringing Our Children's Spirit Home Project)
Survivor-led research and community engagement to locate, document, and memorialize former Residential School sites and unmarked graves-honouring the children who never made it home.

Bridge to Justice Fund
Provides eligible Survivors with a one-time $5,000 payment, offering direct support to help restore dignity, promote healing, and ensure their voices are recognized in reconciliation.

Our Commitment

We walk alongside Survivors to:
Restore dignity and identity.Support intergenerational healing.Ensure Red River Métis history and voices are respected in reconciliation.
Together, we honour the past, strengthen the present, and build hope for future generations.