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What is the Indian Boarding Homes Class Action?
The Indian Boarding Homes Program was an educational program created by the Government of Canada, which placed children from First Nations communities and Inuit villages in other communities (usually non-Indigenous) to stay in private family homes for the purpose of attending school.
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.
The claim process is now open.
The process is now open for Claimants to submit their claim for compensation.
Claim forms can be located on the Forms page here, or you can contact the Claims Administrator to have the forms sent to you.
Claims must be submitted prior to the deadline of Monday February 22, 2027.
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Cree Act of Service Awards 2024
At the Annual General Assembly of the Cree Nation Government, on August 28th, Kenneth Weistche – representative plaintiff for the Québec sub-class till his death on November 24, 2023 – received the Cree Act of Service posthumously, accepted on his behalf by his widow Annie Irene Trapper Weistche – now his replacement as representative plaintiff for Québec.
The CNG gives Acts of Service awards “for individuals who have shown extraordinary dedication and service to our community and Nation” and ”to honor those who have volunteered, contributed their time, and made significant efforts to better the lives of the Cree people. This award recognizes exceptional service, personal contributions, volunteerism, overcoming challenges, and outstanding performance”.
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