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Publication Date: June 21, 2026 - 08:00
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The Sixties Scoop separated her from her culture. Love brought it back to her
June 21, 2026
After the Sixties Scoop took her from her family and home in Buffalo Narrows, Darlene Petit grew up learning little about her Métis and Indigenous heritage. That changed when she met Mervin Petit. They now share their love of the land, hunting and fishing with others.
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