Four Pillars Society – Plan Development Support
The Four Pillars Society (FPS) distributes the $2.8 billion settlement fund awarded to 325 Band Class Members who opted into the related class action lawsuit. This funding is intended to help communities heal from the collective harms of the residential school system, including the loss of language, culture, heritage, and well-being.
As part of this process, each eligible community received a one-time payment of $200,000 in April 2025 from the Four Pillars Society to support the development of a community-led plan aligned with the Four Pillars:
- Language: Revival and protection of Indigenous languages
- Culture: Revival and protection of Indigenous cultures
- Heritage: Protection and promotion of heritage, traditions, and connection to land
- Wellness: Community and individual wellness through cultural and land-based practices
FPS recommends that communities develop a 10-year plan outlining how they intend to allocate future funds toward these pillars.
Check eligibility here: List of Opt-In Band Class Members (PDF)
How We Can Support the Development of Your Four Pillars Society Plan
At Learning Bird, we recognize that every community has its own priorities and approaches. Our team can support your leadership in developing a plan that reflects your vision. We can assist with:
- Facilitating community outreach and consultation sessions
- Gathering and organizing feedback on initiatives
- Preparing budgets and scope documents
- Drafting and refining plan content based on community input
- Formatting and packaging the final plan documents for submission
If your community would like support in this process, please contact us at info@learningbird.com to start the conversation.
