Indian Boarding Homes Class Action Notice of Settlement

Indian Boarding Homes Class Action Notice of Settlement

What is the Indian Boarding Homes Class Action?

In the 1950s, the Indian Boarding Homes Program placed First Nations and Inuit children in private homes for the purpose of attending school. This Settlement provides compensation to people placed in these homes. You may be eligible to make a claim for compensation if Canada placed you in a private home, between September 1, 1951 and June 30, 1992. You may still be eligible if you were placed after June 30, 1992. People who were placed in private homes, but died on or after July 24, 2016, may be eligible and their estate can apply on their behalf.

When can I apply?

You can start applying for compensation starting Wednesday August 21, 2024.

How can I know if I am eligible?

You can use the eligibility checker available on the Indian Boarding Homes Program Class Action website at https://boardinghomesclassaction.com/eligibility-checker

How can I start my Application?

Starting on August 21, 2024, you can visit the website https://boardinghomesclassaction.com/ to find the claim forms. You can submit claims online, or by downloading and mailing it to the Administrator.

What if I don’t want to participate?

If you want to sue Canada on your own for your placement in the Indian Boarding Homes Program, you must Opt-Out. You will need to submit an Opt-Out form before the expiry date of Monday July 22nd, 2024.

How do I opt-out?

You can visit the website to fill out the online Opt-Out Form. You can also download the PDF form and email it to class counsel at:
Klein Lawyers LLP:
ibhclassaction@callkleinlawyers.com
Dionne Schulze s.e.n.c:
percival@dionneschulze.ca

You can also contact the Claims Administrator at:
Email: claims@boardinghomesclassaction.com
Phone Number: +1 (888) 499-1144