Tomorrow night at 7 PM, a film screening will take place at the Kikiwak Inn in The Pas.

 

The Film Becuase She’s Adopted follows Kristal Parks’ journey to finding her lost heritage and past.

 

The film was produced by Kristal Park and OCN Local Gabrielle Constant.

 

It tells Kristal’s story from when she was taken from her mother in the OCN during the 1960s Scoop.

 

The 60’s Scoop was a mass removal of Indigenous Children from their families, causing many children to float from one foster family to the next or become institutionalized.

 

These conditions of suppressed identities and abuse led to psychological and emotional problems.

 

The film was released last year and screened at film festivals nationwide.

 

Through the Film, the team involved has been able to support and empower adoptees and advocate for their rights.

 

The online community for 60s scoop survivors has been growing over the years, providing a large outlet for spreading awareness.

 

The Film also features residents from the OCN and the surrounding area.

 

Kristal says learning about her home and culture was a big part of the experience and that she is also working on a book about decolonization and the 60’s Scoop.