Sixties Scoop survivor created Indigenous Survivors Day today for reflection ahead of Canada Day

Sixties Scoop survivor created Indigenous Survivors Day today for reflection ahead of Canada Day

The City of Thunder Bay has proclaimed today as Indigenous Survivors Day and is hosting several community events ahead of Canada Day. Sixties Scoop survivor Troy Abromaitis said he created Indigenous Survivors Day to honour children who were taken from their families and lands. He said

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