We write to you as Class Counsel to provide information regarding the Federal Indian Day School and Federal Day School Class Action.
Gowling WLG is committed to providing legal services to Claimants as we navigate social changes in response to the Coronavirus. The health and safety of Claimants is our top priority. In response to the pandemic, we are following the instructions to avoid social gatherings to prevent the spread of the virus.
Community Assistance Sessions are now being delivered by Zoom video conference. During these sessions, our legal team provides an overview of the Claim Form and answers questions live. Claimants can view the schedule of sessions and sign up at our website: w,vw.indiandayschools.com.
Claimants are reminded that the deadline to submit a Claim Form is July 13, 2022. Claimants are strongly encouraged to carefully complete and take time to review their Claim Form before submitting it to the Claims Administrator. If support is sought to fill out a Claim Form, we can be reached at 1-844-539-3815 or email davschools@gowlingwlg.com.
Please also note that mental health support is available to Claimants 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through the Hope for Wellness Hotline at 1-855-242-3310 or online at \\l\Vw.hopeforwellness.ca. Counselling is available in English, French, Cree, Ojibway and Inuktitut, on request.