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Day Scholars Class Action: Survivors left frustrated and betrayed over Canada’s continued refusal to provide fair and equal compensation for Day Scholars

Feb 26, 2019 | News Release, Update and press releases

February 26, 2019 Kamloops, BC – Day Scholars are extremely disheartened to report that negotiations with Canada for fair and equal compensation for Day Scholar survivors of Residential Schools have broken down because the government refuses to deal with Day Scholars...

Update on Day Scholars Class Action: Survivors urge Canada to Provide Fair Compensation to Day Scholars Now

Dec 11, 2018 | News Release, Update and press releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 10th, 2018  Download PDF Kamloops, BC – Day Scholars reacted to news that Canada has entered into a settlement agreement regarding the Indian Day Schools class-action lawsuit by questioning why Canada has not yet resolved a similar class...

Press Release, October 10th, 2017: MOU Signed

Oct 10, 2017 | News Release, Update and press releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vancouver, October 10, 2017 Download PDF A significant step forward in the Day Scholars litigation has occurred with the signing of a “Memorandum of Understanding” between the Canadian Government and the First Nations’ Plaintiffs. The memorandum...

Press Release: Update on Day Scholar’s Class Action

Mar 3, 2017 | News Release, Update and press releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vancouver, March 1, 2017 Download PDF The Representative Plaintiffs in the Day Scholars Class Action anticipate a busy few months ahead as discussions with Canada’s Ministerial Special Representative, Tom Isaac move into high gear. Following Mr....

Press Release: Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs announces appointment of a Ministerial Special Representative (MSR)

Oct 25, 2016 | News Release, Update and press releases

  Download PDF FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vancouver, October 25, 2016 A major step forward in the Day Scholars Class Action was taken yesterday with the announcement of the appointment of a Ministerial Special Representative (MSR) for the purpose of negotiating a...

Press Release: TK’emlúps te Secwepemc and the shíshálh Nation are pleased to announce that we are a certified day scholar class action

May 30, 2016 | News Release, Update and press releases

 Download PDF TK’emlúps te Secwepemc and the shíshálh Nation are pleased to announce that we are a certified day scholar class action which has strong support all across Canada. 94 separate bands have come forward to be included in the lawsuit representing every...
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Recent Updates

  • Important Notice: Canada Post Update December 18, 2024
  • If you submitted a claim for compensation before January 4, 2024 and have not heard back, your claim form may be missing information. Call the Administrator at 1-877-877-5786 today to check the status of your claim. December 5, 2024
  • Claims process now closed for the Day Scholars Class Action Settlement
    Claims received by the January 4, 2024 deadline now being processed.
    January 5, 2024
  • Day Scholars Settlement Class Members can apply for an extension until January 4, 2024 Individuals who attended Federal Indian Residential Schools as a Day Scholar have a three-month extension to apply for compensation October 5, 2023
  • Individuals who attended Federal Indian Residential Schools as Day Scholars have just under six months to submit a claim for compensation May 18, 2023
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