Indian Boarding Homes Class Action Settlement

A Notice was issued on May 21^st regarding the Indian Boarding Homes Class Action Settlement. The Indian Boarding Homes Program, created by the Government of Canada, removed First Nations and Inuit children from their communities and placed them in private homes for the purpose of attending school. You might be eligible for compensation if: You were in the Indian Boarding Homes Program between September 1^st, 1951, and June 30^th, 1992; and Canada was responsible for your placement in the Indian Boarding Homes Program after June 30, 1992. Individuals who have passed away are eligible for compensation if they died on or after July 24^th, 2016. Representatives of deceased individuals may claim compensation on their behalf. The claims process is not yet open and will only begin on Wednesday, August 21^st. Claim forms must be complete and sent to the Claims Administrator by the Claims Deadline of Monday, February 22^nd , 2027. Opt-Out forms must be submitted by the Opt-Out deadline of Monday, July 22^nd of this year.

Louise Mayo, the Technician for the Federal Indian Day School Class Action, will not be available for support. For information you are asked to visit: www.boardinghomesclassaction.com