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.
The Manitoba Métis Federation invites Red River Métis Residential School Survivors from any of the recognized Residential Schools listed below to share their knowledge, stories, and family connections. Survivor and community experiences are vital to helping preserve our histories and honour the memories of the children who attended these schools.
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.
