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Thousands of indigenous children in Canada were forcibly removed from their families between the 1950s and 1980s, in what is known as the “Sixties Scoop”.They were put into non-indigenous homes by welfare agencies, in an attempt to assimilate them into mainstream culture.Now survivors are mapping out their stories and finding solace in connecting with others.Video by Dan Lytwyn