The Disappearance of Natasha Lynn Starr

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The Millennial Scoop is the ongoing assimilation of Indigenous children and youth through the Canadian government's child welfare systems. Natasha is a Millennial Scoop survivor from Manitoba's Child Welfare System. This is her story.

EPISODE 1

Episode 1: Chaos and Confusion

Welcome to this new place New face upon new face Who are these people remains a mystery Just like you and your life history But you have to make do with this weird situation And accept that you'll never get a full explanation - Produced and voiced by Natasha (Reimer) Okemow, edited by Damian Joseph. Special thanks to APTN's Director of News and Current Affairs Karyn Pugliese and Executive Producer Cheryl McKenzie.

22 min
EPISODE 2

Episode 2: Childhood Interruption

Misplaced trust Childhood years fade to dust Turns out that mommys and daddys don't stay When the going gets tough they walk away - Produced and voiced by Natasha (Reimer) Okemow, edited by Damian Joseph. Special thanks to APTN's Director of News and Current Affairs Karyn Pugliese and Executive Producer Cheryl McKenzie. Clip credit to King Imprint / YouTube

23 min
EPISODE 3

Episode 3: System is Whack

Meeting strangers who share the same DNA Struggling to find the right words to say. I don't know if I can do this Reuniting is far from being all beautiful and bliss I thought I was ready I really did But instead I built up a wall and hid - Produced and voiced by Natasha (Reimer) Okemow, edited by Damian Joseph. Special thanks to APTN's Director of News and Current Affairs Karyn Pugliese and Executive Producer Cheryl McKenzie.

25 min
EPISODE 4

Episode 4: Identity Crisis

I am Indian who had my identity erased at the age of two Place in a home that wasn't a right fit but forced to make due I am Indian that was taken in the millennial scoop Better known as a systematic curse an ongoing loop - Produced and voiced by Natasha (Reimer) Okemow, edited by Damian Joseph. Special thanks to APTN's Director of News and Current Affairs Karyn Pugliese and Executive Producer Cheryl McKenzie.

17 min
EPISODE 5

Episode 5: Truth Hurts

Maybe one day I won't be triggered And reminded of the past Maybe one day I'll find peace And a home at last Maybe one day Maybe Maybe - Produced and voiced by Natasha (Reimer) Okemow, edited by Damian Joseph. Special thanks to APTN's Director of News and Current Affairs Karyn Pugliese and Executive Producer Cheryl McKenzie.

21 min
SEASON 1 TRAILER

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In Canada, there are tens of thousands of kids in the child welfare system. Manitoba has over 11,000 kids in care, which is the highest in the country. Indigenous youth make up 90 per cent of that number. Natasha Lynn Starr was one of them. The Disappearance of Natasha Lynn Starr debuts on September 9, 2019. Promo produced and voiced by Natasha (Reimer) Okemow, edited by Damian Joseph. Cover art by Jesse Andrushko. Song: Fire 2 the Water. Written and performed by Leonard Sumner.

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TRAILER

Subscribe to The Disappearance of Natasha Lynn Starr

In Canada, there are tens of thousands of kids in the child welfare system. Manitoba has over 11,000 kids in care, which is the highest in the country. Indigenous youth make up 90 per cent of that number. Natasha Lynn Starr was one of them. The Disappearance of Natasha Lynn Starr debuts on September 9, 2019. Promo produced and voiced by Natasha (Reimer) Okemow, edited by Damian Joseph. Cover art by Jesse Andrushko. Song: Fire 2 the Water. Written and performed by Leonard Sumner.

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A must listen

10/19/2021

Bushmaster22

Thank you for sharing your life story! Heartbreaking to hear first hand how the system works! Thank you!
Incredibly Powerful

02/05/2021

DC from St Louis

Powerful, authentic account of how the system targets people of color and destroys lives and generations. The vulnerability demonstrated by Natasha is inspirational. I learned so much through her story. Thank you!
Thankf You For Sharing

01/02/2020

Cheri Col.

I just want to say thank you for sharing your story and I pray you continue growing because the world is yours! Your courage is admirable and because of your story, I hope that future adoptees can live in homes that acknowledge their past as part of their story, rather than hiding it. Homes that embrace their culture, celebrate it and educate themselves in it. And homes that acknowledge the pain adoptees feel, regardless of how loved they are by their adoptive families. As an adoptive mom, I want to give my son a loving home that embraces everything about who he is. Praying that our approach of complete openness and honesty leads him into a life of knowing exactly who he is... as our son AND the son of his biological family. Thank you!
Phenomenal

01/02/2020

fabularisa

Wow, this is a truly impressive podcast. Thank you for sharing your story with us, Natasha.

The Millennial Scoop is the ongoing assimilation of Indigenous children and youth through the Canadian government's child welfare systems. Natasha is a Millennial Scoop survivor from Manitoba's Child Welfare System. This is her story.