The Indian Boarding Homes class action settlement provides compensation to Indigenous people who, as children, were taken away from their families and communities to live with non-Indigenous families to stay in private homes for the purpose of attending school as part of the Indian Boarding Home Program. The Program began during the 1950s as Canada began to dismantle Indian Residential Schools program. Canada continued to operate the program into the early 1990s.
Many children experienced harm from being separated from their loved ones, including the loss of language, culture, and community. Some also experienced mistreatment, discrimination, abuse, and other lasting impacts.
There are two parts to the claims process: CAT1 and CAT2.
CAT1 is the first application. It asks for basic information, such as your contact details, where you lived in a boarding home, and the years you were there. If your CAT1 application is approved, it confirms that you were part of the Indian Boarding Homes Program and you will receive a payment of $10,000.
CAT2 is the second application. It gives you the opportunity to share any abuse, mistreatment, or other harms you experienced while in a boarding home. If your CAT2 application is approved, you may receive additional compensation ranging from $10,000 to $200,000, depending on your experience.
Klein Lawyers will help, at no cost to you, with both parts of the claims process. If you disagree with a decision, we can also help you with an appeal.
If you have already filed a claim on your own and received letters from the Claims Administrator that are confusing or difficult to understand, we can review them with you and explain what they mean. We can also help you understand your options and the next steps.
All claims must be filed on or before February 22, 2027.
Why Klein Lawyers? Klein Lawyers helped create and negotiate this settlement. Because of this, we understand how the settlement works and how the claims process will unfold.
We know that making a claim can be challenging and emotional. To better support you, we have partnered with Indigenicity, an Indigenous Community Engagement organization. Together, we are committed to treating you with care, respect, and compassion throughout the process. Together with Indigenicity, we will keep you informed with regular updates and make sure you have the information you need. Our Indigenous-centred approach puts your needs and well-being first.
The contact information for Indigenicity is: 1-888-508-5820 or info@indigenicity.ca. Our office contact information is:
Phone: 604-714-6531
Email: info@callkleinlawyers.com
This class action includes a Quebec Subclass for class members resident in Quebec at the time of their placement by Canada in the private home.
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