ALERT

Compensation is available. Submit your claim now. 

Your rights and options under the settlement  

Options to participate

The claims period for the Île-à-la-Crosse School Settlement is now open.

You have options for how to participate in the settlement.

You can do nothing, you can apply for compensation, or you can opt out of the class action.

Start your claim

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

Opt out

Opting out means that you will not receive compensation under the Île-à-la-Crosse School Settlement. However, if you opt out, you will maintain your right to bring your own lawsuit for harms experienced while attending Île-à-la-Crosse School.

If you wish to opt out, and do not want to receive compensation under the Île-à-la-Crosse School Settlement, you need to submit an Opt-Out Form to the Administrator.

To submit an Opt-Out Form you can:

  • Download the form: You can download the Opt-Out Form, fill it out, and send it to the Administrator using one of the methods below.
  • Request a form: You can request the Opt-Out Form by contacting the Administrator by emailing info@ILEXSettlement.ca or calling toll free at 1-833-700-7458.

You can send your completed Opt-Out Form to the Administrator by:

The deadline to submit an Opt Out Form is August 30, 2026.

Want help with your claim?

Free help is available. Contact the Administrator by calling 1-833-700-7458 (toll free) or by emailing info@ILEXSettlement.ca.

Claims Helpers will be available in person to help you complete your claim form. Sign up for email updates to be notified when Claims Helper sessions are scheduled.

Support is free, your information is secure, and you can go at your pace.

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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