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What is the Indian Boarding Homes Program Class Action?
The Indian Boarding Homes Program was created by the Government of Canada, placing children from First Nations, Métis and Inuit villages in communities to stay in private homes for the purpose of attending school.
This Indian Boarding Homes Class Action settlement is in response to two legal actions (Superior Court of Quebec and Federal Court cases) filed on behalf of Indigenous 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 Indian Boarding Homes Class Action provides compensation to people placed in these homes as part of this Indigenous class action settlement.
Eligibility & The Claim Process
If you were affected by the Indian Boarding Homes Program, now is the time to come forward and submit your compensation claim.
Claimants must submit claims before the deadline of Monday, February 22, 2027.
To begin the claim process, follow these 4 steps:
- 1) Determine Eligibility
- 2) Select the Claim Form Category
- 3) Choose the Appropriate Claim Form
- 4) Use the Claim Form Guide
Boarding Homes Foundation
Canada has committed $50 million to establish a foundation dedicated to healing, truth, and cultural preservation.
This foundation will formally acknowledge the harm caused by the Boarding Homes Program, while supporting efforts to promote healing, restore transparency, and preserve Indigenous languages and cultures for future generations.
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Community Impact
We are on the ground in communities across the country – sharing information and raising awareness. Through outreach, education, and support, we are working toward healing and reconciliation, one conversation at a time.
YUKON TERRITORY
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NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
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ALBERTA
Communities Visited:
- Blood Tribe First Nation
- Siksika First Nation
- Tsuut'ina
BRITISH COLUMBIA
Communities Visited:
- Gitlaxdax Nisga'a Terrace Society
- Gingolx Village Government
- Gitwinksihlkw Village Government
- Gitmaxmak'ay Nisga'a Society (Prince Rupert)
- Musqueam Indian Band
- Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society
- Nisga'a Ts'amiks Vancouver Society
SASKATCHEWAN
Communities Visited:
- Lac La Ronge Indian Reserve
- Hall Lake
- Stanley Mission
- Grandmother's Bay
- Little Red
- Montreal Lake
- Prince Albert Cultural Centre
- Prince Albert Grande Council Assembly Booth
- Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Assembly
- Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation - Sandy Bay
- Deschambault Lake Education Conference
- Pelican Narrows Education Conference
- Denare Beach
- Pelican Narrows
- Southend
- Metis Nation of Saskatchewan (Regina)
MANITOBA
Communities Visited:
- Norway House First Nation
- Cross Lake Band of Indians
- Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation (Nelson House)
ONTARIO
Communities Visited:
- Moose Cree First Nation
- Attawapiskat First Nation
- Chiefs of Ontario
- Assembly of First Nations Special Chiefs Assembly
- N'Swakamok Native Friendship Centre
- Mattagami First Nation
- Wikwemikong Unceded Territory
- M'Chigeeng First Nation
- Nipissing First Nation
QUEBEC
Communities Visited:
- Waswanipi First Nation
- Mistissini First Nation
- Waskaganish First Nation
- Chisasibi First Nation
- Val D'Or Friendship Centre
- Makivik Board Supper
- Pessamit First Nation
- Pekuakamiulnuatsh Takuhikan
- Algonquins of Barriere Lake
- Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg
- Wimindji Cree Nation
- Eastmain Cree Nation
- Maniwaki Native Friendship Centre
- Nunavik Communities
NUNAVUT
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PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
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NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR
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NEW BRUNSWICK
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NOVA SCOTIA
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