The federal government has been taken to court for discrimination against First Nations children and youth in care, and their families and communities. You or members of your family may be entitled to compensation.
The First Nations Child and Family Caring Society has information about the class action lawsuit against Canada, and how it might impact you. You can learn more from them about:
- The pathway to compensation (PDF)
- The I Am a Witness campaign invites people to learn about the case on First Nations child welfare and Jordan’s Principle and to decide for themselves whether or not they think there is discrimination against First Nations children and youth.
- Overview Information sheet (PDF) on the revised Final Settlement Agreement on compensation
- Kith Class Information sheet (PDF) on the revised Final Settlement Agreement on compensation
- Trout Class Information sheet (PDF) on the revised Final Settlement Agreement on compensation
- Removed Child Class and Removed Child Family Class Information sheet (PDF) on the revised Final Settlement Agreement on compensation
- Supports Available for Class Members Information sheet (PDF) on the revised Final Settlement Agreement on compensation