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Touring Sixties Scoop exhibit making stop in PG

The Sixties Scoop Indigenous Society of Alberta is partnering with libraries across BC including Prince George to tour their national exhibit.

They are partnering with the PG Public Library, bringing the Bi-Giwen: Coming Home – Truth-Telling from the Sixties Scoop traveling exhibit to Lheidli T’enneh territory on June 1st.

It shares the experiences of survivors, including twelve personal testimonials of strength and resilience. The display will be accessible to the public free of charge at the Bob Harkins Branch.

“It describes the powerful and emotional stories and devastating impacts of Sixties Scoop in Canada. We are grateful for the ongoing support of the Prince George Public Library as we showcase this exhibit throughout BC. The exhibit is an opportunity to share and educate Canadians about the history of Indigenous people in relation to the Sixties Scoop,” said Sandra Relling, Society President.

In addition, “The Sixties Scoop” refers to government practices across Canada from the 1950s to the 1980s that led to an unknown number of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit children being taken from their parents, families, and communities by child intervention services and placed in non- Indigenous families.

Many of these children experienced abuse, mistreatment, neglect, and lost touch with their families, communities, culture, and traditional language.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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