We Were Taken

The Confluence
Thursday, November 6, 8:45 PM
Upper Barracks | Free Admission

Documentary | 45 Min, 2023
Language: English
Genre: Indigenous, Loss of identity
Post-Film discussion at 9:30 PM

An exploration of the lived experiences of Indigenous individuals removed from their families during the Sixties Scoop and placed in adoptive homes. With compassion and care, it sheds light on the grief, understanding, and healing across generations to reclaim their identity and culture.

Director: Damien Abrahams
Country: Canada

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Film Sponsor: John Humphry Centre for Peace and Human Rights

Free Tickets

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