First Nations seek $5.1B in compensation over housing crisis that is ‘national shame’ – APTN News

Apr 30, 2025

Two First Nations met with media Wednesday in Winnipeg to outline a class action lawsuit they have launched against the federal government over the “housing crisis on reserve.”

“Canada has deliberately underfunded housing on reserves, while simultaneously isolating First Nations and imposing restrictions on their ability to provide housing for themselves,” said the statement of claim filed in 2023. “The resulting catastrophe for First Nations and their members was not only predictable, it was the Defendant’s intended result.

“Throughout, Canada sought to weaken First Nations, diminish their numbers, and ultimately force the assimilation of their members.”

According to leaders from St. Theresa Point Ansininew and Sandy Lake First Nation, this is the first case to “consider the federal government’s obligation to provide adequate housing on reserve.”

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