Question Period Note: Litigation - Federal Indian Boarding Homes (Percival)

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Reference number:
CIR-2026-QP-2931
Date received:
Jan 21, 2026
Organization:
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
Name of Minister:
Alty, Rebecca (Hon.)
Title of Minister:
Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations

Issue/Question:

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Suggested Response:

• The Federal Indian Boarding Homes settlement agreement marks a significant milestone for thousands of Indigenous peoples who suffered cultural loss and abuse while residing in a boarding home placement overseen by the federal government.
• As of today, more than 24,000 claims have been received and over $104 million has been provided to over 7,000 survivors for the harms that they have suffered.
• The claims process is open until February 22, 2027.

Background:

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Additional Information:

If pressed on Hitgwin! Qaumata Miyopimâtisiwin Foundation
• The Government also invested $50 million to support commemoration, healing, and the recovery of language and culture.
• The newly established Indian Boarding Homes Foundation, now known as the Hitgwin! Qaumata Miyopimâtisiwin Foundation (Stand Up/Rise, Shine, Live a Good Life Foundation), has recently announced its inaugural Reconnection Grant to support Indigenous communities and organizations in developing or enhancing events and initiatives that prioritize the involvement and support of Survivors.