One of the The National Sixties Scoop Foundation of Canada's 2023 grant recipients – John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights and Sixties Scoop Indigenous Society of Alberta is hosting: Forget Me Not

February 5, 2025
Honoring the Ones Who Never Made It Home: Sixties Scoop 3rd Memorial Round Dance – Forget Me Not

The National Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation of Canada is proud to highlight the work of one of our 2023 funded grant recipients', the Sixties Scoop Indigenous Society of Alberta (SSISA). This year, SSISA is hosting the 3rd Annual Memorial Round Dance – Forget Me Not, an event dedicated to remembering and honoring those who never made it home.

Event Details:

Date: February 22, 2025
Location: Cold Lake Agricultural Society
Pipe Ceremony: 4:00 PM
Feast: 5:00 PM
Round Dance: Until 11:00 PM
Contact: Sheila Martial Ridden –250-212-1620

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A Gathering for Healing and Remembrance 

The Forget Me Not Memorial Round Dance is more than an event—it is a powerful act of remembrance, unity, and healing for Sixties Scoop Survivors, their families, and communities. Through traditional ceremonies, songs, and dance, Survivors and supporters will come together to pay tribute to those who were taken and never had the chance to return home. 

The Sixties Scoop Indigenous Society of Alberta (SSISA) plays a vital role in supporting Survivors by advocating for justice, raising awareness of the Sixties Scoop era, and fostering community dialogue. Events like this Memorial Round Dance ensure that the truths of the Sixties Scoop continue to be acknowledged and shared. 

Strengthening Communities Through Partnerships

This initiative implemented by the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights (JHC), and the Sixties Scoop Indigenous Society of Alberta (SSISA), aligns with the National Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation of Canada’s mission to support healing, advocacy and cultural reconnections for Sixties Scoop Survivors, their families, and Descendants. By fostering education, awareness, and community dialogue, this program helps advance dignity, justice, and security while creating meaningful spaces for Survivors to reclaim their identity and strengthen cultural ties.

Why This Matters 

The impacts of the Sixties Scoop continue to be felt by Survivors and their families across generations. The Forget Me Not Memorial Round Dance is a step toward healing, bringing Survivors together in a space of cultural pride, remembrance, and support. The National Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation of Canada is honored to support projects like these that reinforce the strength and resilience of Survivors. 

We encourage all community members, allies, and supporters to attend this meaningful gathering and stand in solidarity with Survivors. 

For more information about SSISA and their programs, visit https://www.ssisa.ca/contact