Baby No Name: A Memoir of the Sixties Scoop

In the 1960s, thousands of Indigenous children in Canada were forcibly removed from their homes and placed in foster care or adopted by non-Indigenous families. This practice, known as the Sixties Scoop, had a devastating impact on these children and their families.

Baby No Name: A Sixties Scoop Memoir

4 out of 5

Language	:	English
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In Baby No Name, Wab Kinew tells the story of his own adoption as part of the Sixties Scoop. Born in 1961 to a Cree mother and a white father, Wab was taken from his family when he was just three months old. He was placed in a foster home and then adopted by a white family who renamed him William.

Wab grew up feeling like an outsider in his own family. He was always aware that he was different from his siblings, and he longed to know more about his Indigenous heritage. But his adoptive parents refused to talk about his past, and he was left to piece together his own identity.

As an adult, Wab began to search for his birth family. He eventually found his mother and siblings, and he was able to reconnect with his Indigenous culture. But the scars of his childhood remained, and he struggled to come to terms with the trauma he had experienced.

In Baby No Name, Wab Kinew shares his powerful and moving story in the hope of raising awareness about the Sixties Scoop and its lasting impact. He also offers a message of hope for other survivors of adoption and trauma.

A Powerful and Moving Memoir

Baby No Name is a beautifully written and deeply moving memoir. Wab Kinew's story is both heartbreaking and inspiring. He writes with honesty and vulnerability about the challenges he has faced, but he also celebrates the strength and resilience of his spirit.

This book is an important read for anyone who wants to learn more about the Sixties Scoop and its impact on Indigenous families. It is also a powerful reminder of the importance of identity and belonging.

A Message of Hope

Baby No Name is not just a story of pain and loss. It is also a story of hope and healing. Wab Kinew's journey to find his identity is an inspiration to other survivors of adoption and trauma.

This book offers a message of hope for anyone who has ever felt lost or alone. It shows that it is possible to overcome adversity and find your place in the world.

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Baby No Name is a powerful and moving memoir that will stay with you long after you finish reading it. Free Download your copy today and learn more about the Sixties Scoop and its lasting impact.

Baby No Name: A Sixties Scoop Memoir

4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2681 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	82 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE