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One month left to submit a claim under the First Nations Drinking Water Settlement

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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TORONTO, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eligible First Nations communities and individuals have until March 7, 2024, to submit a claim under the First Nations Drinking Water Settlement.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eligible First Nations communities and individuals have until March 7, 2024, to submit a claim under the First Nations Drinking Water Settlement.
  • “There’s only one month left to submit a claim for compensation,” says Darian Baskatawang, Associate, Olthuis Kleer Townshend LLP and Class Counsel for the First Nations Drinking Water Class Action Settlement.
  • “We encourage those eligible to submit their claim right away so they can be compensated for their harms from living under a long-term drinking water advisory.
  • For those who need help filling out their Claim Form, there are free resources available, including a Claims Assessment Tool and interactive guides , which can be found on the First Nations Drinking Water website.

Claims process now closed for the Day Scholars Class Action Settlement

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Friday, January 5, 2024
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The claims period for individuals who attended a Federal Indian Residential School during the day but did not sleep there overnight (“Day Scholars”) has now closed following a two-year claims process that included an extension period that ended at midnight Pacific Standard Time on January 4, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • The Fund will be administered by an independent Day Scholars Revitalization Society, which is currently being established.
  • The process for applying for funding from the Day Scholars Revitalization Fund has not yet been set and will be available from the Day Scholars Revitalization Society once established.
  • http://www.justicefordayscholars.com/
    All questions regarding the claims process, including updates on previously submitted claims, can be answered by the Claims Administrator: 1-887-877-5786 or [email protected] .
  • Class Counsel is available to answer questions about the class action, the settlement and decisions received from the Administrator at 1-888-222-6845 or [email protected] .

Quttinirpaaq National Park of Canada Management Plan Tabled in Parliament

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Friday, December 15, 2023
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The new management plan for Quttinirpaaq National Park was tabled in Parliament on December 12, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • The new management plan for Quttinirpaaq National Park was tabled in Parliament on December 12, 2023.
  • Reviewed every ten years, management plans are a requirement of the Canada National Parks Act and guide the management of national historic sites, national parks, and national marine conservation areas.
  • The new plan for Quttinirpaaq National Park outlines the following key strategies:
    Honouring Shared Commitments: Strengthen Inuit engagement in the Quttinirpaaq National Park through active involvement in park management, thereby fostering economic opportunities and community connections in adjacent areas.
  • Quttinirpaaq National Park protects 37,775 square kilometres of land on northern Ellesmere Island and is the northernmost and second largest national park in Canada.

Government of Canada launches three-digit suicide crisis helpline

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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This is why the Government of Canada has provided $156 million over three years to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) to implement and operate the 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline.

Key Points: 
  • This is why the Government of Canada has provided $156 million over three years to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) to implement and operate the 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline.
  • The Government of Canada and CAMH have worked closely with partners from across many different sectors in the months leading up to today's launch.
  • "9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline is the result of collaboration across geographies, industries and cultures.
  • CAMH's role in leading the development of 9-8-8 service delivery in Canada builds on their experience delivering Talk Suicide Canada.

Empowering Voices: SiriusXM Canada and The Community Radio Fund of Canada Partner to Launch Indigenous Language-Focused Radio Programming

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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Scheduled to debut in early 2024, this groundbreaking project will amplify the voices of Indigenous language speakers, artists, and culture keepers through the power of radio.

Key Points: 
  • Scheduled to debut in early 2024, this groundbreaking project will amplify the voices of Indigenous language speakers, artists, and culture keepers through the power of radio.
  • The team creating this original content will be made up exclusively of Indigenous producers, hosts, and knowledge keepers.
  • "Through our partnership with SiriusXM Canada, this programming will be available to anyone who wants to listen to and learn about Indigenous languages in Canada."
  • The Words and Culture program will be offered for broadcast (at no cost) to all Indigenous, community, and campus-licensed radio stations in Canada.

Statement - A step closer to compensating First Nations children and families as Federal Court hearing begins today

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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For too long, First Nations children and families suffered from the underfunding of Child and Family Services on reserve.

Key Points: 
  • For too long, First Nations children and families suffered from the underfunding of Child and Family Services on reserve.
  • Although nothing can make up for the damage and suffering this caused, Canada has to offer compensation and support healing.
  • Their advocacy on the rights of Indigenous children and families is pushing Canada to do better and moves us forward on the path to reconciliation.
  • We recognize that this week will be a very difficult time for many First Nations children, families and communities, as they hear about and recount their own personal experiences with the child and family services system.

Day Scholars Settlement Class Members can apply for an extension until January 4, 2024

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Individuals who attended a Federal Indian Residential School during the day but did not stay overnight (“Day Scholars”) have an additional four months to submit a claim for the $10,000 individual compensation. By requesting an extension, eligible Class Members now have until January 4, 2024, to submit their claim for compensation along with an extension request form.

Key Points: 
  • Individuals who attended Federal Indian Residential Schools as a Day Scholar have a four-month extension to apply for compensation.
  • By requesting an extension, eligible Class Members now have until January 4, 2024, to submit their claim for compensation along with an extension request form.
  • “The extension provides a final opportunity for Class Members who have missed the deadline to apply for compensation,” says John Phillips, KC, Partner, Waddell Phillips, who serves as Class Counsel for the Settlement.
  • Families of eligible Day Scholars who have passed away on or after May 30, 2005, may submit an Estate Claim.

Statement from the Governor General on the Visit to Canada by His Excellency Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, and First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska

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Saturday, September 23, 2023
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Today was one of those historic moments, as Canada welcomed the President of Ukraine.

Key Points: 
  • Today was one of those historic moments, as Canada welcomed the President of Ukraine.
  • From our homes in Canada, it can be difficult to comprehend all that they have lost.
  • We will stand side by side with Ukrainians until, as President Zelenskyy implored, these aggressions end with Ukrainian victory.
  • Let's hope today's historic moments help provide the support the Ukrainians so desperately deserve, so that they can get back to enjoying the ordinary moments.

Final agreement reached to resolve Percival class action

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, July 4, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and court-appointed representative plaintiffs Reginald Percival and Kenneth Weistche announced that a proposed settlement agreement has been reached in the Federal Indian Boarding Homes (Percival) class action.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, July 4, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, and court-appointed representative plaintiffs Reginald Percival and Kenneth Weistche announced that a proposed settlement agreement has been reached in the Federal Indian Boarding Homes (Percival) class action.
  • a proposed settlement agreement has been reached in the Federal Indian Boarding Homes (Percival) class action.
  • The Court will consider whether the settlement is fair, reasonable, and in the best interest of the class.
  • I am really pleased that we reached this agreement."

Individuals who attended Federal Indian Residential Schools as Day Scholars have just under six months to submit a claim for compensation

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Individuals who attended a Federal Indian Residential School during the day but did not sleep there overnight (Day Scholars) have until October 4, 2023, to submit a claim for compensation.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Individuals who attended a Federal Indian Residential School during the day but did not sleep there overnight (Day Scholars) have until October 4, 2023, to submit a claim for compensation.
  • Estate claims can be filed on behalf of Day Scholars who passed away on or after May 30, 2005.
  • Estate claims must be filed by the Executor/Administrator/Trustee/Liquidator or if none is appointed, the deceased Day Scholar’s highest priority heir.
  • The process for applying for funding from the Day Scholars Revitalization Fund has not yet been set and will be available from the Day Scholars Revitalization Society once established.