For this Thanksgiving, we are covering the Canadian limited series Little Bird! While this show is fictional, it is based on the true hardships of the people and children of Indigenous heritage that were forcibly removed from their families. We discuss how this show depicts the Sixties Scoop as well as how the main character goes on a journey to discover her familial roots and her identity. We also chat about how great the acting is! You’ll probably need some tissues for this listen! 

Trigger Warnings: 

genocide theme; adoption/foster story; poverty; sexual content; police custody; discrimination; physical assault; kidnapping; compromised child safety; crying child; child neglect and abuse; hunting; smoking; racial profiling; grief/loss; emotional pain; sexual abuse; generational trauma; abandonment; fire; alcohol use; drug use; overdose/suicide; systemic trauma; microagressions; cultural expressions

Resources from the Crave Original:

In Canada - Hope for Wellness 1-855-242-3310 and www.sixtiesscoopnetwork.org (an organization of Indigenous welfare survivors based in Ottawa dedicated to reconnecting to culture through ceremony, healing, and building community with other survivors)

In the U.S. - Text NATIVE to 741741 or dial 988