Canadian Indian Hospitals Abuse Settlement
Canadian Indian Hospitals Abuse Settlement
Accepting Submissions
The Indian Hospitals Abuse Settlement addresses the systemic abuse of Indigenous patients at 33 federally run Indian hospitals in Canada between 1936 and 1981. The lawsuit alleged that patients suffered widespread psychological, verbal, physical, and sexual abuse, as well as forcible confinement and medical experimentation. The agreement provides individual compensation based on the severity of the abuse experienced and funds for healing and research.
Eligibility
You may be eligible for compensation if you (or a disabled or deceased family member) suffered abuse while admitted to one of 33 Federal Indian Hospitals while it was operated by the Government of Canada.
You suffered psychological, verbal, physical, or sexual abuse at one of the 33 Federal Indian Hospitals in Canada
The Federal Indian Hospital was operated by the Government of Canada at the time the abuse was suffered
You are the Estate Representative or Heir of a deceased person who passed away on or after January 25, 2016 and suffered such abuse
You are the Personal Representative of a disabled person who suffered such abuse
The settlement explicitly excludes claims for medical malpractice or injuries solely related to medical treatment.
FAQ
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You must file your claim directly on the official settlement website, which is managed by the court-appointed claims administrator. The only place to submit your claim is through the link provided above.
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File Your Claim by July 27, 2028
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