The most recent news on Indigenous Services Canada’s initiatives involves the ongoing administration of the 2025 Class-Action Settlement, providing payouts to First Nations children removed from reserves and their caregivers. Minister Mandy Gull-Masty, appointed in May 2025, oversees these and other efforts to address the systemic inequities in housing, education, and health outcomes faced by Indigenous peoples.
\nKey Developments
\nClass-Action Settlement Payouts:
\nThe historic $23 billion class-action settlement is currently being processed to provide compensation to First Nations children who were removed from reserves between 1991 and 2022, as well as their parents and grandparents.
\nMinisterial Appointment:
\nMandy Gull-Masty was appointed as the Minister of Indigenous Services in May 2025, leading the ministry’s ongoing work.
\nAddressing Systemic Disparities:
\nThe department is working on broader reforms to tackle the persistent disparities Indigenous peoples face, including lower levels of educational attainment, inadequate housing, and poorer health outcomes compared to non-Indigenous Canadians.
\nHow to Find More Information
\nFor official updates, you can visit the Department of Indigenous Services Canada website. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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