Up to $40,000 for First Nations children removed from their homes and placed in care funded by Indigenous Services Canada — and compensation for their caregiving parents and grandparents.
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Up to $40,000 for First Nations children removed from their homes and placed in care funded by Indigenous Services Canada — and compensation for their caregiving parents and grandparents.
Am I Eligible?
Removed Child Class: First Nations individuals removed from their homes as children between April 1, 1991 and March 31, 2022, while ordinarily resident on reserve or living in the Yukon, and placed into care funded by Indigenous Services Canada. Removed Child Family Class: their caregiving parents and grandparents. Claims opened March 10, 2025; adult class members have until March 10, 2028. Additional classes (Jordan’s Principle and others) open in phases. No child welfare records are needed to submit a claim.
Key Settlement Facts
| Status: | Open |
| Potential Payout: | Up to $40,000 for First Nations children removed from their homes and placed in care funded by Indigenous Services Canada — and compensation for their caregiving parents and grandparents. |
| Settlement Fund: | No fixed fund — paid per valid claim |
| Proof Required: | Some proof, depending on claim level |
| Claim Deadline: | 2028-03-10 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can I get?
Up to $40,000 for First Nations children removed from their homes and placed in care funded by Indigenous Services Canada — and compensation for their caregiving parents and grandparents.
What is the claim deadline?
2028-03-10
Do I need proof?
Some proof, depending on claim level
Do I need a lawyer to file a claim?
No. Court forms are designed to be submitted directly by individuals without legal representation.