Indian Boarding Homes Program Class Action
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Claims openEstimated Payout
$10,000 to $210,000
Claim deadline
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- Category 1 - Compensation for Placement in the Indian Boarding Homes Program Claim Form (Personal Representative)This form is for Personal Representatives of Primary Class Members who are Persons Under Disability. A Person Under Disability is a person who is unable to manage or make reasonable judgments or decisions by reason of mental incapacity.
- Category 1 - Compensation for Placement in the Indian Boarding Homes Program Claim Form (Estates)This form is for Primary Class Members who died on or after July 24, 2016. The form is to be completed by the person in charge of their estate, or their highest priority heir.
- Category 2 - Compensation for Abuse Claim Form (Individual)This is an application form for a Category 2 payment. Your first step is to complete a Category 1 Claim Form. You do not need to file both claims at the same time but you cannot file a Category 2 Claim first. You can file a Category 2 Claim for Abuse at any time before the claims deadline of February 22, 2027, provided you have already filed a Category 1 Claim.
- Category 2 - Compensation for Abuse Claim Form (Personal Representative)This form is for Personal Representatives of Primary Class Members appointed to manage the affairs of Persons Under Disability. A Person Under Disability is a person who is unable to manage or make reasonable judgments or decisions by reason of mental incapacity.
- Category 2 - Compensation for Abuse Claim Form (Estates)This form is for Primary Class Members who died on or after July 24, 2016. The form is to be completed by the person in charge of their estate, or their highest priority heir.
- Claim FormThis form is for living First Nations and Inuit individuals filing their own Category 1 placement compensation claim.
Claim.ca does not recommend any specific form. Always verify which form applies to your situation against the official settlement notice and contact the claims administrator if you have questions.
About this claim
If you were placed in a private home to attend school under the Indian Boarding Homes Program, you may be eligible for compensation.
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The checker asks these questions. Use the Check Eligibility button to answer them and see a result.
- Were you placed in a private home to attend school as part of the Indian Boarding Homes Program?
- Was your placement between September 1, 1951 and June 30, 1992, or after that date with Canada responsible for it?If you were placed after June 30, 1992, you qualify only if the Government of Canada was responsible for your placement.
- Was your placement for attending school other than college or university?Placements for the purpose of attending post-secondary education are not eligible.
- Did you remain in the settlement without opting out by the July 22, 2024 deadline?
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The Government of Canada created the Indian Boarding Homes Program in the 1950s. It removed First Nations and Inuit children from their communities and placed them with private families so they could attend school.
This class action settlement provides compensation to people who were placed in these private homes by the Government of Canada. Eligible claimants can apply for a Category 1 payment for their placement, and may also apply separately for a Category 2 payment for abuse. Representatives can claim on behalf of people who died on or after July 24, 2016.
Claim types
This case covers more than one type of claim. Each has its own payment, proof requirements, and eligibility. Review the type that applies to you.
Category 1 | Compensation for Placement
For eligible class members seeking compensation for being placed in a private home under the Indian Boarding Homes Program. This is the first form a claimant completes.
Payment: $10,000
Proof: ID required
Who qualifies
- Placed in a private home for the purpose of attending school under the Indian Boarding Homes Program
- Placement occurred between September 1, 1951 and June 30, 1992, or after that date if Canada was responsible
Category 2 | Compensation for Abuse
An optional additional claim for abuse suffered while in the program. It requires a separate form and can be filed at the same time as the Category 1 claim or later, but before the deadline.
Payment: Up to $200,000
Proof: Documents required
Who qualifies
- Must have filed or be filing a Category 1 claim
- Suffered abuse while in the Indian Boarding Homes Program
How to Submit Your Claim
- Submit by Email[email protected]
- Submit by Fax1-833-912-5047
- Submit by MailAttn: Indian Boarding Homes Class Action, 18 York Street, Suite 2500, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5J 0B2
Claim Administrator
- Indian Boarding Homes Class Action Claims Administrator
- Phone1-888-499-1144
- Email[email protected]
- MailAttn: Indian Boarding Homes Class Action 18 York Street, Suite 2500, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5J 0B2
- Websitehttps://boardinghomesclassaction.com/
Settlement Notices
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deadline to file a claim?
The claims deadline is February 22, 2027. Your completed claim form and documents must be sent to the Claims Administrator by that date.
How do I file a claim?
Complete the correct claim form, include a photocopy of valid photo ID or a witnessed statutory declaration, sign the Agreement page, and submit by email, fax, or mail. The correct forms are available on the class action website or by calling the Claims Administrator.
Do I need to provide documents to support my claim?
You are not required to submit supporting documents such as photos, letters, or school records, though you may include them if helpful. You do need to provide either a photocopy of valid government photo ID or complete the Schedule A statutory declaration witnessed by an approved Guarantor.
How long will it take to process my claim?
You should receive a confirmation notice within four to eight weeks. Processing each claim may take about six to eight months depending on its complexity.
Can I get support while completing the form?
Yes. The Claims Administrator help line at 1-888-499-1144 can help with the process, and Hope for Wellness offers free 24/7 counselling at 1-855-242-3310 or online at www.hopeforwellness.ca.
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