If you filed a claim in another settlement related to federal education programs, you may still be eligible to apply for the Indian Boarding Homes Class Action Settlement. These are separate legal processes, and receiving compensation under one does not automatically disqualify you from applying for the Indian Boarding Homes Settlement. 

The Indian Boarding Homes Program recognizes the unique experiences of First Nations, Métis and Inuit children who were placed in private homes between September 1,1951 and June 30, 1992 for the purpose of attending school. Survivors of this program faced isolation, loss of culture and language, and risks of mistreatment while living away from their families and communities.

Unlike past legal settlements, survivors applying to the Indian Boarding Homes Class Action are not required to testify or recount their story in order to receive compensation. The process is confidential and designed to acknowledge harms without forcing people to relive traumatic experiences. 

You may qualify for the Indian Boarding Homes Settlement if you: 

• Are First Nations, Métis or Inuit 

• Were placed in a private home by the federal government to attend elementary or high school 

• Lived in that home between September 1, 1951 and June 30, 1992 

If you received compensation from the Residential Schools Settlement or any other settlement, you could still receive compensation from the Indian Boarding Homes Settlement, if you meet all the eligibility requirements.

The claims process for the Indian Boarding Homes Class Action Settlement is now open, with a deadline of February 22, 2027. Survivors can submit claims for compensation through a process that is designed to be clear, confidential, and accessible. 

Support is available through Community Engagement Teams, who host Information Sessions across Canada to answer questions, provide resources, and guide survivors through how to file a claim. 

You can also find detailed information and claim forms online.

Survivors and families do not need to navigate this process alone. Resources for emotional, cultural, and practical support are available to help you take the next step if you choose. 

If you or someone you know may be eligible under the Indian Boarding Homes Class Action, support is available: 

 Call: 1-888-499-1144 

 Email: claims@boardinghomesclassaction.com 

 Visit: boardinghomesclassaction.com