Author(s): Jackie Hong
Description: A lawsuit representing Yukon First Nations and Inuit individuals affected by the Sixties Scoop was dismissed due to the plaintiffs’ failure to obtain consent from all class members. The court emphasized the necessity of unanimous consent in class-action suits, leading to the case’s termination.
Theme: Colonialism and settler-colonialism
Region: Yukon
Province/Territory: Canada North (territories)
Type of Resource: News Article
Keywords: Sixties Scoop, lawsuit dismissal, class-action consent, Yukon First Nations, Inuit plaintiffs
Link: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/yukon-sixties-scoop-lawsuit-consent-dismissed-1.6646611
Date Published: 9 November 2022
Date Added to Database: 29 March 2025