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The Settlement Approval Hearing took place on March 30-31, 2026. A judge is now reviewing each settlement to determine if it is fair and in the best interests of class members.
The class action covers harms at the Île-à-la-Crosse School and residence, which operated from around 1860–1975/76.
If you attended the Île-à-la-Crosse School, you may be eligible for compensation.
If your relative attended the school and passed away on or after December 9, 2003, you may also be eligible through their estate or as an heir.
The hearing for approval of the settlements with Canada and Saskatchewan was heard by the Court of Kings Bench on March 30 and 31, 2026.
We thank all of the Survivors who attended the hearing in person or online, and those who shared their histories and their opinions about the settlement with the Court.
The judge has reserved her decision, but heard from the Survivors about the importance of making a decision as quickly as possible.
Once the decision is released, we will provide an update about the Court’s decision and what the next steps will be.
A judge is reviewing each settlement and the fee requests to determine whether they are fair and in the best interests of class members.
No compensation will be available unless the judge approves one or both settlements. You do not need to hire a lawyer to take part or to receive compensation.
If you support the settlements, you do not have to do anything right now. More information will be available after the judge has made a decision.
If you do not want to receive compensation from the settlements and keep your right to sue Canada or Saskatchewan as an individual for harms experienced at the Île-à-la-Crosse School, you can opt out after the settlement approval process. You cannot opt out now. If the judge approves the settlement, information about how to opt out will be provided.
February 12, 2026
The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan have agreed to Settlements in the Île-à-la-Crosse School class action. Compensation is not yet available.
The Administrator can answer your questions about the settlements. You can reach the Administrator by email or phone.
See contact details >Class Counsel are the lawyers representing you, the class members. They are available to answer your questions for free.
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