Indian Boarding Homes Class Action Settlement
Checked October 15, 2026 against the official notice · Edited by Ferhat Abdullahoglu
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Indigenous children who were placed in private homes by the Government of Canada for schooling between September 1, 1951, and June 30, 1992, or after June 30, 1992, if Canada was responsible for their placement, and who were alive on or after July 24, 2016, are eligible for compensation. Class members can receive a base payment of $10,000, with additional compensation up to $200,000 for abuse suffered.
Who qualifies
- Between September 1, 1951 and June 30, 1992.
“The Indian Boarding Homes Class Action provides compensation to people placed in these homes as part of this Indigenous class action settlement.”From the court-approved notice
What you can get
Category 1 Compensation for Placement
$10,000
Category 2 Compensation for Abuse
$10,000 to $200,000
Compensation depends on the specific harms suffered
These are the amounts the settlement publishes. Shares of a fund depend on how many people file: what pro rata means.
How to file
- 1. Check that the class description above fits you.
- 2. File on the official claim form by February 22, 2027. It usually takes a few minutes.
Key dates
When settlements pay, and what can delay it.
Is this settlement legit?
Yes. It's a court-approved class action settlement in the Federal Court of Canada, run by PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc.. The official site is boardinghomesclassaction.com. You never pay to file a claim. How to check a settlement notice.
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