What is the Indian Boarding Homes Class Action?

In the 1950s, the Indian Boarding Homes Program placed First Nations and Inuit children in private homes for the purpose of attending school. This Settlement provides compensation to people placed in these homes. You are a Primary Class Member if Canada placed you in a private home, between September 1, 1951 and June 30, 1992. You may still be eligible if you were placed after June 30, 1992. People who were placed in private homes, but died on or after July 24, 2016, may also be eligible, and their estate can apply on their behalf.

How can I know if I am eligible?

You can use the eligibility checker available on the Indian Boarding Homes Program Class Action website at: https://boardinghomesclassaction.com/eligibility-checker/

When can I apply?

You can start applying for compensation starting Wednesday August 21, 2024.

How can I start my Application?

Starting on August 21, 2024, you can visit the website https://boardinghomesclassaction.com/ to find the claim forms. You can submit claims online, or by downloading and mailing it to the Administrator.

Click Here or click the image to read the Indian Boarding Homes Class Action Settlement Information package.

Update - July 11, 2024:

MEMORANDUM

To: Al Community Members

Fr: Millie Pawis, Director of Finance/Administration

Dt: July 11, 2024

Re: Indian Boarding Homes Class Action Lawsuit

Re: Indian Boarding Homes Class Action Lawsuit

Good day all Members,

Henvey Inlet has been advised that members of our community are eligible to apply for the Indian Boarding Homes Class Action Lawsuit and are eligible for compensation. We have included an information package to outline the criteria to get started on the process.

For more information, please contact Genevieve Education Councilor.

Sincerely,

Millie Pawis
Director of Finance/ Administration

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