Voices From Here
Adam North Peigan
In this piece, Adam North Peigan discusses his experiences as a child in foster care in Southern Alberta, his journey home, and his advocacy work on behalf of Sixties Scoop Survivors.
Nitsiniiyi'taki, Adam, for sharing your experiences and triumphs with us, and taking us to places that have been an important part of your life.
Special thanks to Herman Many Guns and Quinton Crow Shoe.
Warning: This testimony contains descriptions that other child welfare system survivors may find emotionally triggering.
Filmed on June 7, 2019 in Piikani First Nation on Treaty 7 territory, in Alberta.
Cinematographer – Kaayla Whachell
Series Editor – Madison Thomas
Colour – Benoît Côté + Outpost MTL
Sound mix – Seratone Studios
Illustrations – Natasha Donovan