An $875-million settlement for survivors of the Sixties Scoop has been approved, following an emotional two-day hearing in Saskatoon. Sixties Scoop survivor Peter Van Name says the judge's comments at the Saskatoon hearing were inappropriate. We remain committed to working with all Indigenous peoples affected by the Sixties Scoop to resolve the remaining litigation through negotiation." Melissa Parkin was angered by the judge's comments Friday at the Sixties Scoop settlement hearing. Sixties Scoop survivor Anna Parent called the Federal Court hearing into a settlement is a sham.

Source: CBC News May 11, 2018 19:52 UTC