Are you from a Nishnawbe Aski Nation community?
Are you a former student of an Indian Residential School?
Need help applying for the Common Experience Payment?
Were you denied some or all of the Common Experience Payment
and need help to apply for the Reconsideration Process?
Want to know if you qualify for the Independent Assessment Process?
Do you need help finding a lawyer?
We are here to help.
Come to NALSC to obtain your forms, get help filling them out, and/or to certify your documents. We have lawyers and community legal workers available to help you for free. We are located at 86 S. Cumberland St. in Thunder Bay.
If you have any questions, contact us at Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services toll free at 1-800-465-5581 or for local calls 807-623-1413, or visit the Service Canada website.
COMMON EXPERIENCE PAYMENT (CEP)
CEP DEADLINE EXTENDED TO SEPTEMBER 19, 2012.
"Will there be any exceptions made if I cannot submit my application in time to meet the deadline?
As per the Settlement Agreement, applications will be accepted for up to one year after the application deadline only in such cases where the applicant could not apply within the designated timeframe due to disability, undue hardship or other exceptional circumstances. If you are applying late, you will need to provide a reason, in writing, for the delay in application." (from the Service Canada website at http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/goc/cep/exceptions.shtml)
It will be up to the CEP Processing Centre to decide if your CEP application will be accepted based on reason(s) provided, in writing.
If you have any questions, please call Service Canada, toll free 1-866-699-1742. You can also visit the Service Canada website.
For help and assistance in filling out an application, you can contact us at (807) 622-1413 or toll free 1-800-465-5581 or come to our office in Thunder Bay at 86 S. Cumberland Street.
INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENT PROCESS (IAP)
The Independent Assessment Process (IAP) is an alternative dispute resolution process for former Indian Residential students who experienced sexual or serious physical abuse, and may be eligible for compensation through the IAP.
To date, over 21,000 applications have been received, 5800 hearings held, over 4600 decisions rendered with award, over 460 negotiated settlements, and total payments to date total over $615,500,000. For more information, please visit the Indian Residential Schools Independent Assessment Process website.
The deadline for applying for the Independent Assessment Process is September 19, 2012.
NALSC continues to assist residential school survivors on the Common Experience Payment through each stage - the initial application, the Reconsideration Process, and the Independent Assessment Process.
If you need assistance or a copy of the forms, please contact us toll free at 1-800-465-5581 or come see us at our office at 86 S. Cumberland St. in Thunder Bay.
DOWNLOAD APPLICATIONS FOR COMMON EXPERIENCE PAYMENTS (CEP)
Application for the Common Experience Payment
Personal Representative or Estate
Guarantor Declaration
Application for Reconsideration of the Common Experience Payment
The extended deadline for late applications for the Common Experience Payment is SEPTEMBER 19, 2012.
DOWNLOAD guides and APPLICATIONs FOR the independent assessment process (IAP)
Guide for the Independent Assessment Process
Application for the Independent Assessment Process
Guide for the Group Independent Assessment Process
Application for the Group Independent Assessment Process
Other forms are available at the Indian Residential Schools Independent Assessement Process website.
The deadline for applying for the Independent Assessment Process is SEPTEMBER 19, 2012.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Common Experience Payment (CEP) (Service Canada Centre)
Toll-free: 1-866-699-1742 TTY 1-800-926-9105
Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm EST
Website: www.servicecanada.gc.ca
CEP applicants may call the Service Canada Centre for general inquiries, the CEP process, applications and status of applications.
Common Experience Payment (CEP) Response Centre
Toll-free: 1-866-565-4526
7 days / week 8:00am - 11:00pm EST
Website: www.ainc-inac.gc.ca
CEP applicants may call the CEP Response Centre for general inquiries, assistance and status regarding their CEP application, address changes, and the status of an application for reconsideration.
Residential School Information Line
Toll-free: 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, mail out IAP and CEP application kits, and confirm the receipt of IAP applications.
Independent Assessment Process (IAP) Info Line
Toll-free information line: 1-877-635-2648
24-hour Crisis Line, 7 days / week: 1-866-925-4419
Monday to Friday 8:00am - 8:00pm EST
Website: www.iap-pei.ca
By mail:
Indian Residential Schools Adjudication Secretariat
PO Box 1575, Stn "B"
Ottawa, ON K1P 0A9
Comments or questions: iap-pei%23ca|info
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
Toll-free: 1-877-635-2648
Monday to Friday 8:00am - 8:00pm EST
Provides callers with information about the ADR, Litigation, and the National Resolution Framework.
Indian Residential Schools Resolution Health Support Program
Toll-free: 1-888-301-6426 Ontario Region
Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm EST
Provides professional counselling, emotional support, cultural support, and assistance with cost of transportation.
Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada
Head Office:
1500-630 Main Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3C 3Z3
Phone: 204-984-5885
Toll-free: 1-888-872-5554
Fax: 204-984-5915
Email: trc%23ca|info
Website: www.trc.ca
Ottawa Office:
100 Sparks St., 4th Floor
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 5P6
Phone: 613-992-8194
Fax: 613-947-5794
Media only: 613-947-4647
Outreach: 613-947-4647
