Important: You can now submit a Claim for the Removed Child Class and Removed Child Family Class. Learn more about how to complete a Claim.

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Help and resources are available every step of the way to support you in completing your Claim and understanding the process.

Resources

Resources are available to help you understand the Settlement and navigate the Claims Process with confidence. Explore tags and categories to filter the resources.

Resources library

TitleCategoriesFile SizeFile TypeLinkhf:doc_categorieshf:file_type
Addendum to Final Settlement Agreement2 MBpdflegal-documentspdf
Approval of the Second Addendum to the Final Settlement Agreement149 KBpdflegal-documentspdf
Booklet: How to submit a Claim4 MBpdfguidespdf
Claim Form 2C. Removed Child Family Class – Additional Page84 KBpdfformspdf
Claim Form 2D. Removed Child Family Class – Additional Page80 KBpdfformspdf
Claim Form A: Removed Child Class176 KBpdfformspdf
Claim Form B: Representative of a Removed Child who has died218 KBpdfformspdf
Claim Form C: Caregiving Parent or Caregiving Grandparent of a Removed Child275 KBpdfformspdf
Claim Form D: Representative of a Deceased Caregiving Parent or Caregiving Grandparent of a Removed Child317 KBpdfformspdf
Claims Process Approval Orders – Removed Child Class & Removed Child Family Class243 KBpdflegal-documentspdf
Companion Guide to Claim Form A981 KBpdfguidespdf
Companion Guide to Claim Form B1 MBpdfguidespdf
Companion Guide to Claim Form C1 MBpdfguidespdf
Companion Guide to Claim Form D1 MBpdfguidespdf
Early Payment Application Form – Removed Child Class230 KBpdfformspdf
Fact Sheet: Removed Child Class and Removed Child Family Class Overview127 KBpdfresource-documentspdf
Financial Accounts Brochure317 KBpdfresource-documentspdf
Financial Information Brochure420 KBpdfresource-documentspdf
Financial Information: Monthly Payments Brochure1 MBpdfresource-documentspdf
Financial Information: Tax and Benefits FAQ122 KBpdfresource-documentspdf
Flyer: Removed Child Class and Removed Child Family Class, 886 KBpdfdigital printpdf
Handout: Claimant support375 KBpdfresource-documentspdf
Newsletter content: First Claims Period now open, 120 KBpdfdigital printpdf
Non-Class Counsel Legal Professionals Protocol208 KBpdflegal-documentspdf
Phase 2 Notice Plan Order3 MBpdflegal-documentspdf
Post Card: Fraud Prevention2 MBpdfprintpdf
Poster: Claimant support and eligibility (Cree), 3 MBpdfdigital printpdf
Poster: Claimant support and eligibility (Mi’kmaq), 4 MBpdfdigital printpdf
Poster: Claimant support and eligibility (Ojibway), 4 MBpdfdigital printpdf
Poster: First Claims Period now open, 13 MBpdfdigital printpdf
Radio script: First Claims Period now open59 KBpdfresource-documentspdf
Reasons for Claims Process Approval Order – Removed Child Class & Removed Child Family Class343 KBpdflegal-documentspdf
Reasons for Settlement Approval Order343 KBpdflegal-documentspdf
Request for Appeal Form – Removed Child Class and Removed Child Family Class312 KBpdfformspdf
Second Addendum to Final Settlement Agreement2 MBpdflegal-documentspdf
Settlement Agreement21 MBpdflegal-documentspdf
Settlement Agreement Approval Order30 MBpdflegal-documentspdf
Settlement with the Caring Society10 MBpdflegal-documentspdf
Short Form Notice (Cree)429 KBpdflegal-documentspdf
Short Form Notice (Dene)592 KBpdflegal-documentspdf
Short Form Notice (English)180 KBpdflegal-documentspdf
Short Form Notice (Mi’kmaq)433 KBpdflegal-documentspdf
Short Form Notice (Ojibwe)589 KBpdflegal-documentspdf
Social Media Post: First Claims Period now open16 MBzipsocial-mediazip
Social Media Post: Fraud prevention4 MBzipsocial-mediazip
Social Media Post: Free supports available3 MBzipsocial-mediazip
Social Media Post: Sign up for updates2 MBzipsocial-mediazip
Social Media Post: Timelines to submit a Claim17 MBzipsocial-mediazip

Other resources

Supports

The Administrator provides trauma-informed, culturally safe support at no cost for Class Members, their families and those assisting them throughout the process. Whether you are a Claimant, a family member or a service provider, help is available every step of the way.

The following supports are delivered independently by the Administrator and are not connected to any government programs or agencies.

Administrator’s Contact Centre

The Administrator’s Contact Centre serves as the primary point of contact for Claimants. Contact Centre staff can provide information and answer questions about the Settlement Agreement, the Claims Processes and how to complete a Claim Form.

The Administrator’s Contact Centre can also refer Claimants to Claims Helpers if additional support is needed.

Regional Liaisons

Regional Liaisons support First Nations leadership and ​First Nation organizations ​in ​each region. They act as the key point of contact for First Nations and First Nation organizations to help ensure they are informed about the Settlement and Claims Processes​.

Learn more about Regional Liaisons →

Claims Helpers

Claims Helpers offer individualized support to Claimants who need additional help throughout the Claims Process​​.

Claims Helpers are located across the country and work to help Claimants obtain supporting documentation, complete Claim Forms and access cultural and wellness services and supports.

Learn more about Claims Helpers →

Wellness support

Free mental health and wellness support is available 24 hours a day through the Hope for Wellness Helpline at 1‑855‑242‑3310 or online at HopeForWellness.ca.

Support is available in English, French, Cree and Ojibway (Anishinaabemowin) on request.