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Meadowlarks: A Heartfelt Look at Sixties Scoop Trauma

9/9/2025

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Tasha Hubbard's film "Meadowlarks" premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, addressing the Sixties Scoop's effects on Indigenous families.
Inspired by the documentary "Birth of a Family," co-written by journalist Betty Ann Adam, who appears in both films.
New characters depict siblings separated during the Sixties Scoop, with an additional character based on survivor input.
The film highlights the trauma of 20,000 Indigenous children taken from their families and explores themes of reconnection.
"Meadowlarks" will later air on CBC, Crave, and APTN.

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Story summary

Tasha Hubbard's film "Meadowlarks" premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, addressing the Sixties Scoop's effects on Indigenous families.
Inspired by the documentary "Birth of a Family," co-written by journalist Betty Ann Adam, who appears in both films.
New characters depict siblings separated during the Sixties Scoop, with an additional character based on survivor input.
The film highlights the trauma of 20,000 Indigenous children taken from their families and explores themes of reconnection.
"Meadowlarks" will later air on CBC, Crave, and APTN.