On April 19, 2023, the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), along with the Moushoom and Trout Class Action plaintiffs, reached a final settlement agreement. This settlement aims to compensate individuals harmed by the discriminatory underfunding of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program, as well as those affected by the federal government’s limited interpretation of Jordan’s Principle.
Claim applications are now being accepted for compensation for First Nations Child & Family Services and Jordan’s Principle Settlement. The claims period opened March 10 and can be initiated here: First Nations Child And Family Services And Jordan’s Principle Class Action.
Important to note: This is an application process only. The Federal Government is managing the process, including any compensation to be paid. There is no fee to access Jordan’s Principle or start a claim.
Accepting claim applications is a significant step in delivering compensation to First Nations children and families who experienced discrimination through the First Nations Child and Family Services (FNCFS) Program and narrow application of Jordan’s Principle.
For more information visit: www.fnchildclaims.ca.
The Squamish Nation is available to support anyone going through the process of making a claim, needing more information or counselling services. The link to information is here:
https://www.squamish.net/divisions/people-services/child-family-services/child-welfare-compensation/
To reach out directly, Ayás Mén̓men is available by:
phone number 236-877-6784
Email address AMM_NVIntake@squamish.net
Squamish People are not alone in this process. We are here to support.