Are you an Indian Residential School Survivor from Treaty 9
or Treaty 5?
Want to find out more about the Settlement Agreement?
Need help applying for the Common Experience Payment?
Want to know if you qualify for the Independent Assessment Process?
Do you need help finding a lawyer?
Do you need a bank account to deposit your money in?
We are here to help.
Come to NALSC starting from September 19, 2007 and on, to obtain your forms, get help filling them out, to certify your documents and to get assistance from the bank in opening bank accounts to direct deposit your payment.
We will have lawyers, community legal workers and bank representatives available to help you for free.
If you wish to wait, you can come and see us any time.
We are located at 86 S. Cumberland St. in Thunder Bay, above from Kinna-Aweya Legal Clinic.
If you have any questions, contact us at Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation
Toll free at 1-800-465-5581 or (807) 622-1413
We can answer any questions you may have or point you in the right direction.
Download Applications for Common Experience Payments
APPLICATION FOR COMMON EXPERIENCE PAYMENT FOR FORMER STUDENTS WHO RESIDED AT INDIAN RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL(S) Click Here
COMMON EXPERIENCE PAYMENT APPLICATION FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OR ESTATE Click Here
COMMON EXPERIENCE PAYMENT FOR FORMER STUDENTS WHO RESIDED AT INDIAN RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL(S) GUARANTOR DECLARATION Click Here
REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION OF THE COMMON EXPERIENCE PAYMENT FORM Click Here
For news release Click Here
For more explanation on the forms you can contact Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services at 1-800-465-5581 or visit http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/en/goc/cep/forms.shtml
Contact Information
Indian Residential Schools
For general enquiries regarding Indian Residential Schools, please contact:
Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement Call Centres
Common Experience Payment (CEP)
1-866-699-1742
(TTY 1-800-926-9105)
Monday to Friday 7:30am - 7:30pm EST
CEP applicants may call for general inquiries, and for assistance in the completion of applications. This call centre will also answer specific enquiries about the status of an application.
Common Experience Payment (CEP) Response Centre
1-866-565-4526
7 days / week 8:00am - 11:00pm EST
CEP applicants may call the CEP Response Centre for general inquiries, and for assistance regarding their CEP application. This call centre will also answer specific enquires about the status of an application for reconsideration.
Residential School Information Line
1-866-879-4913
7 days / week 8:00am - 11:00pm EST
This call centre will respond to basic questions regarding the IAP, ADR and CEP. They will also mail out IAP and CEP application kits. They are able to confirm the receipt of IAP applications.
Independent Assessment Process (IAP) Info Line
1-877-635-2648
Monday to Friday 8am - 8pm EST
The IAP Info Line is able to respond to a broad range of questions related to the IAP as well as provide claimants and counsel with status updates in regards to specific claims.
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Help Desk
1-866-879-4913
Monday to Friday 6:00am - 6:00pm
Provides callers with information about the ADR, Litigation, and the National Resolution Framework.
Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)
General Enquiries:
or 1-866-879-4913
Media only: 613-947-5702
The Office of the Interim Executive Director of the TRC can respond by e-mail to general enquiries about the status of the TRC and its mandate.
