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‘Canada Doesn’t Want Me’: Vancouver Island woman’s painful fight for citizenship

Myra Grypuik, born in 1964 in Oakland, California, is fighting for Canadian citizenship due to complications from her adoption and Indigenous status in British Columbia.
Her adoption in 1973 during the Sixties Scoop led to changed birth records and no citizenship application by her adoptive parents, which delayed her awareness of her Canadian status until adolescence.
In 2025, Grypuik requested the unsealing of her adoption records and applied for proof of citizenship, which she requires in order to secure a passport and qualify for government assistance.
Although Grypuik possesses a Status Card and various forms of identification, she continues to experience challenges such as prolonged questioning at the border and travel delays. These difficulties have left her feeling overwhelmed and frustrated, expressing a strong desire to officially attain Canadian citizenship.
Her case highlights the ongoing effects of the Sixties Scoop and bureaucratic challenges faced by Indigenous adoptees in securing citizenship, suggesting a need for clearer pathways and recognition.

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