OTTAWA, Oct. 19, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Class members who have yet to file their claim for the Federal Indian Day School Class Action Settlement are urged to submit their renewal request form along with their claim form as soon as possible January 2023 is fast approaching.

“The Settlement Agreement sets January 13, 2023 as the end of the filing process. This is the final deadline. It is important that group members understand that the claims administrator will not accept renewal application forms and claim forms after January 13, 2023, said Cam Cameron, head of class advocacy for Federal Indian Day School implementation. “There is still time and we stand available to provide legal assistance to anyone who needs help with their claim.”

“More than half of the renewal requests were related to probate matters,” Cameron added. “Probate claims are generally more complex and require specific documentation that changes depending on a number of factors, such as:

Visit indiandayshcools.com for more information on probate claims.

Supports available to class members

Class Counsel assists class members throughout the claims process. Individuals can obtain free legal assistance and assistance in completing their claim forms by calling or emailing the Gowling WLG call center at 1-844-539-3815 [email protected]. However, independent legal advice may be required if you wish to be appointed as an estate representative.

Mental health counseling and crisis support is available to class members 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through the Hope for Wellness Helpline. Contact Hope for Wellness at 1-855-242-3310 or via chat online at hopeforwellness.ca. Advice is available in English, French, Cree, Ojibway and Inuktitut upon request.

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