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Compensation is available. Submit your claim now. 

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Learn who can apply, how the process works, and what free supports are available.

Compensation is available for Survivors of the Île-à-la-Crosse School, which operated from 1860 to 1976. In this settlement, Survivor Class Members include every person who was alive on December 9, 2003, and who attended as a student or for educational purposes at the Île-à-la-Crosse School, including day students/“day schoolers”.

Only Survivor Class Members who were alive on December 9, 2003, are eligible for compensation. Survivor Class Members who passed away on or after December 9. 2003 may be eligible through their estates or heirs.

Survivor Class Members who passed away on or before December 8, 2003, are not eligible.  

Step-by-Step support

Free information and support are available to help you submit a claim for yourself, someone who has passed away, or a person under disability who you represent.

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Start your claim form

You can complete your application through the online portal (when it’s available), download a copy of the claim form, or request a paper claim form to be mailed to you.

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Submit your claim form

You can send your completed claim form and supporting documents in one of four ways.

Online Claims Portal (not yet available)

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Email

You can email your claim form and copies of your identification and other documents to Claims@ILEXSettlement.ca.

Fax

You also have the option to send your claim form and copies of your identification and other documents by fax to 416-324-4411.

Mail

Or you can mail your claim form and copies of your identification (do not send originals) and other documents to:

Claims Administrator c/o Deloitte
LLPPO Box 278 STN ADELAIDE
Toronto, ON M5C 2J4

 

Courier deliveries are not accepted.

Please choose only one method to send in your claim form. Submitting duplicate claim forms will delay processing.

Get Support

Cultural, emotional, and crisis supports are available to Survivors and their families 24 hours a day through the Indian Residential School Survivors Society .

Call toll free: 1-800-721-0066

Mental health and wellness support is available anytime through the Hope for Wellness Helpline .  Services are free, confidential and available in English, French, Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut.

Call toll free: 1-855-242-3310

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