This settlement is in response to two legal actions (Superior Court of Quebec and Federal Court cases) filed on behalf of children who suffered harassment, abuse, loss of language and culture, and other harms as a result of their participation in the Indian Boarding Homes Program. Through the litigation, plaintiffs sought compensation, recognition, and justice for their experiences and harms suffered.
On June 15, 2023, a Settlement Agreement was reached, including $10,000 in compensation for those placed in boarding homes between September 1, 1951, and June 30, 1992, and additional compensation of up to $200,000 in cases of abuse.
The process is now open for Claimants to submit their claim for compensation, and all claims must be submitted by the deadline of February 22, 2027.
More Information (downloadable): Indian Boarding Homes Class Action Settlement – Information
To begin the claim process, follow these 4 steps:
- Determine eligibility
- Select the claim form category
- Choose the appropriate claim form
- Use the interactive claim form guide to complete the claim form
Please follow this link for eligibility: Eligibility Checker
Please follow these links for the appropriate claim:
Category 1 – Claim Placement (mandatory)
Category 2 – Claim Abuse (optional)
Contact Information
Office Hours
Monday – Friday
9 AM – 7 PM EST
E: claims@boardinghomesclassaction.com