VANCOUVER — A proposed class-action lawsuit filed in Federal Court says the Canadian government wrongfully denies people status under the country’s Indian Act if their ancestors “voluntarily” gave up Indigenous status under laws that predate Confederation.

They have been deprived of the "tangible economic, educational, and health benefits of Indian status," the lawsuit claims.{ai:summary}Vancouver: A proposed class-action in Federal Court says Canada wrongly denies Indian Act status to people whose ancestors voluntarily gave up Indigenous status under pre-Confederation laws.The suit links eligibility to historic acts, highlighting disputes over Indigenous identity. #politics

Families whose ancestors gave up Indigenous status sue to have rights restored

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