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Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Government of Canada

A class action lawsuit concerning Innu day schools in Labrador has been partially certified, allowing claims related to abuse to proceed against the provincial and federal governments.

Opening soonNewfoundland and Labrador onlyClaim deadline: Pending court decisionEstimated payout: Compensation pendingClaims not open yet

About this settlement

Allegations of abuse, breaches of fiduciary duty, and violations of Aboriginal rights related to Innu day schools in Labrador.

A Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador justice has partially certified a class-action lawsuit launched by the Innu Nation against the provincial and federal governments. The lawsuit concerns the historic use of day schools in Labrador between 1949 and 2009. Claims related to physical and sexual abuse suffered by students at the schools can proceed, but claims regarding loss of language and culture have been struck, with leave to amend. The court's decision is a procedural step and not a finding of liability.

Who qualifies

  • Innu Nation members who attended day schools in Sheshatshiu, Old Davis Inlet, Davis Inlet, and Natuashish between 1949 and 2009.
  • Eligibility for specific claims will be determined during the claims process.

Compensation pending

Claim deadline: Pending court decision

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