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INDIAN RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Educational Institutions
- Aboriginal Law
- Indigenous Sociology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- residential school
1, record 1, English, residential%20school
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Indigenous residential school 2, record 1, English, Indigenous%20residential%20school
correct
- Aboriginal residential school 3, record 1, English, Aboriginal%20residential%20school
correct, see observation
- Indian residential school 4, record 1, English, Indian%20residential%20school
correct, see observation, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Residential schools were government-sponsored religious schools that were established to assimilate Indigenous children into Euro‑Canadian culture. … the schools disrupted lives and communities, causing long-term problems among Indigenous peoples. The last residential school closed in 1996. 5, record 1, English, - residential%20school
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Aboriginal residential school: In the Canadian government, to align with international usage, the term "Indigenous" should be used instead of "Aboriginal" to refer to First Nations, Inuit and Métis. 6, record 1, English, - residential%20school
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Indian residential school : This term should only be used when it is part of a proper name or title(like the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement), when quoting from a source that contains the term(e. g., a historical source), or when specifically describing or discussing this term. 6, record 1, English, - residential%20school
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Établissements d'enseignement
- Droit autochtone
- Sociologie des Autochtones
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pensionnat pour Autochtones
1, record 1, French, pensionnat%20pour%20Autochtones
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- pensionnat autochtone 2, record 1, French, pensionnat%20autochtone
correct, masculine noun
- pensionnat 3, record 1, French, pensionnat
correct, masculine noun
- pensionnat indien 4, record 1, French, pensionnat%20indien
correct, see observation, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En tout, on estime à 150 000 le nombre d'enfants des Premières Nations, des Inuits et des Métis qui auraient fréquenté les pensionnats. 2, record 1, French, - pensionnat%20pour%20Autochtones
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pensionnat indien : Ce terme tend à être remplacé par «pensionnat pour Autochtones» et «pensionnat autochtone». Le terme «pensionnat indien» devrait uniquement être utilisé dans les citations (p. ex. passages tirés de sources historiques), dans les cas où l'on emploie une appellation officielle dont il fait partie (comme la Convention de règlement relative aux pensionnats indiens) ou lorsque le but est d'en faire une description ou une analyse. 5, record 1, French, - pensionnat%20pour%20Autochtones
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Establecimientos de enseñanza
- Derecho indígena
- Sociología indígena
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- internado indio
1, record 1, Spanish, internado%20indio
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-10-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Mental health and hygiene
- Indigenous Sociology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Indian Residential Schools Resolution Health Support Program
1, record 2, English, Indian%20Residential%20Schools%20Resolution%20Health%20Support%20Program
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Indian Residential Schools Resolution Health Support Program provides mental health, emotional and cultural support services to eligible former Indian Residential School students and their families throughout all phases of the Indian Residential School Settlement Agreement... 2, record 2, English, - Indian%20Residential%20Schools%20Resolution%20Health%20Support%20Program
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Indigenous Services Canada. 1, record 2, English, - Indian%20Residential%20Schools%20Resolution%20Health%20Support%20Program
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Indian Residential Schools Resolution Health Support Programme
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Hygiène et santé mentales
- Sociologie des Autochtones
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Programme de soutien en santé : résolution des questions des pensionnats indiens
1, record 2, French, Programme%20de%20soutien%20en%20sant%C3%A9%20%3A%20r%C3%A9solution%20des%20questions%20des%20pensionnats%20indiens
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Programme de soutien en santé : résolution des questions des pensionnats indiens offre des services de soutien en santé mentale et de soutien affectif et culturel aux anciens élèves des pensionnats indiens admissibles et à leurs familles, pendant toutes leurs démarches en lien avec la Convention de règlement [...] 1, record 2, French, - Programme%20de%20soutien%20en%20sant%C3%A9%20%3A%20r%C3%A9solution%20des%20questions%20des%20pensionnats%20indiens
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Services aux Autochtones Canada. 2, record 2, French, - Programme%20de%20soutien%20en%20sant%C3%A9%20%3A%20r%C3%A9solution%20des%20questions%20des%20pensionnats%20indiens
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-06-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Conventions, Treaties and Agreements (Documents)
- Aboriginal Law
- Indigenous Sociology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement
1, record 3, English, Indian%20Residential%20Schools%20Settlement%20Agreement
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- IRSSA 2, record 3, English, IRSSA
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The largest class action settlement in Canadian history to date, the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement(IRSSA) recognized the damage inflicted on Indigenous peoples by residential schools in Canada and established a multi-billion-dollar fund to help former students in their recovery. 1, record 3, English, - Indian%20Residential%20Schools%20Settlement%20Agreement
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de conventions, de traités et d'accords (Documents)
- Droit autochtone
- Sociologie des Autochtones
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Convention de règlement relative aux pensionnats indiens
1, record 3, French, %E2%80%8BConvention%20de%20r%C3%A8glement%20relative%20aux%20pensionnats%20indiens
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- CRRPI 2, record 3, French, CRRPI
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plus important règlement de recours collectif de l’histoire canadienne à ce jour, la Convention de règlement relative aux pensionnats indiens (CRRPI) a reconnu les dommages infligés aux peuples autochtones par les pensionnats au Canada, et a établi un fonds de plusieurs milliards de dollars pour aider les anciens élèves à guérir les blessures de leur enfance. 1, record 3, French, - %E2%80%8BConvention%20de%20r%C3%A8glement%20relative%20aux%20pensionnats%20indiens
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-02-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Designated Amount Fund
1, record 4, English, Designated%20Amount%20Fund
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Department of Justice represents the Government of Canada through the litigation process where chosen by claimants and Health Canada delivers and funds the Mental Health Support Program. The implementation of the Settlement Agreement will broaden Departmental partnerships to include Service Canada which will be responsible for the delivery of the Common Experience Payment and the Administration of the Designated Amount Fund. As well, the Department along with Church entities and the Assembly of First Nations have begun the groundwork for the implementation of the Church committees that will ensure that admissible programs and services are directed to healing and reconciliation for former Indian Residential Schools students and their families. 1, record 4, English, - Designated%20Amount%20Fund
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Fonds de la somme désignée
1, record 4, French, Fonds%20de%20la%20somme%20d%C3%A9sign%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le ministère de la Justice représente le gouvernement du Canada dans le cadre du processus de litige, lorsque ce dernier est choisis par les demandeurs, et Santé Canada assure la prestation et le financement du programme de soutien en santé mental. La mise en œuvre de la Convention de règlement établira un nouveau partenariat avec Service Canada, qui sera chargé du versement du paiement d'expérience commune et de l'administration du Fonds de la somme désignée. En outre, le Ministère, de pair avec les entités religieuses et l'Assemblée des Premières Nations, a entrepris les travaux préparatoires à la mise en œuvre des comités des Églises, qui veilleront à ce que les programmes et services admissibles soient axés sur la guérison et la réconciliation des anciens élèves des pensionnats indiens et de leurs familles. 1, record 4, French, - Fonds%20de%20la%20somme%20d%C3%A9sign%C3%A9e
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2013-10-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Aboriginal Law
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Common Experience Payment
1, record 5, English, Common%20Experience%20Payment
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- CEP 2, record 5, English, CEP
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Common Experience Payment(CEP) is a component of the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement. The CEP recognizes the experience of residing at an Indian Residential School and its impacts. Eligible applicants may receive $10, 000 for the first school year(or partial school year) of residence at one or more residential schools, plus an additional $3, 000 for each subsequent school year(or partial school year) of residence at one or more residential schools. Eligible recipients will receive a one-time payment of their full CEP entitlement. 2, record 5, English, - Common%20Experience%20Payment
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Droit autochtone
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Paiement d'expérience commune
1, record 5, French, Paiement%20d%27exp%C3%A9rience%20commune
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- PEC 1, record 5, French, PEC
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Paiement d'expérience commune (PEC) est l'un des volets de la Convention de règlement relative aux pensionnats indiens. Le PEC reconnaît l'expérience des résidents des pensionnats indiens et ses répercussions sur leur vie. Les demandeurs admissibles recevront un montant de 10 000 $ pour la première année scolaire (complète et partielle) passée dans un ou plusieurs pensionnats, et 3 000 $ supplémentaires pour chaque année scolaire (complète ou partielle) subséquente passée dans un pensionnat. Les demandeurs admissibles recevront un PEC forfaitaire équivalant à la totalité de la somme à laquelle ils ont droit. 1, record 5, French, - Paiement%20d%27exp%C3%A9rience%20commune
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2013-07-03
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Aboriginal Law
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement
1, record 6, English, Indian%20Residential%20Schools%20Settlement%20Agreement
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement is an out-of-court settlement which represents the consensus reached in the discussions between the Government of Canada, legal counsel for former students, the Churches, the Assembly of First Nations and other Aboriginal organizations. The implementation of this historic agreement brings a fair and lasting resolution to the legacy of Indian Residential Schools. Former students can now benefit from the individual and collective measures provided by the Settlement Agreement. 2, record 6, English, - Indian%20Residential%20Schools%20Settlement%20Agreement
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Droit autochtone
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Convention de règlement relative aux pensionnats indiens
1, record 6, French, Convention%20de%20r%C3%A8glement%20relative%20aux%20pensionnats%20indiens
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Convention de règlement relative aux pensionnats indiens est un règlement extrajudiciaire qui représente le consensus atteint au cours des discussions entre le gouvernement du Canada, les avocats des anciens élèves, les avocats des Églises, l'Assemblée des Premières nations et d'autres organisations autochtones. La mise en œuvre de cette entente historique permet de régler de manière juste et durable les séquelles des pensionnats indiens. Les anciens élèves peuvent maintenant bénéficier des mesures individuelles et collectives prévues par la Convention de règlement. 1, record 6, French, - Convention%20de%20r%C3%A8glement%20relative%20aux%20pensionnats%20indiens
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2012-07-05
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Administration (Indigenous Peoples)
- Aboriginal Law
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- National Administration Committee
1, record 7, English, National%20Administration%20Committee
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- NAC 1, record 7, English, NAC
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The NAC is a multi-party committee overseeing the administration of the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement. The Committee is made up of one representative from the Government of Canada, Church Organizations, the Assembly of First Nations, the National Consortium, Merchant Law Group, Inuit Representatives and Independent Counsel. 1, record 7, English, - National%20Administration%20Committee
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Administration (Peuples Autochtones)
- Droit autochtone
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Comité d'administration national
1, record 7, French, Comit%C3%A9%20d%27administration%20national
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- CAN 1, record 7, French, CAN
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le CAN est un comité multipartite qui supervise l'administration de la Convention de règlement relative aux pensionnats indiens. Le Comité est formé d'un avocat de chacun des groupes suivants : gouvernement du Canada, Églises, Assemblée des Premières nations, National Consortium, Merchant Law Group, Inuits ainsi que d'un avocat indépendant. 1, record 7, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20d%27administration%20national
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2012-05-22
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Rules of Court
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- deemed release
1, record 8, English, deemed%20release
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the Government may thereafter apply to court for an order removing the defaulting [entity] in from the deemed releases which arise under the IRSSA [Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement]. 2, record 8, English, - deemed%20release
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Règles de procédure
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- quittance réputée
1, record 8, French, quittance%20r%C3%A9put%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- quittance présumée 2, record 8, French, quittance%20pr%C3%A9sum%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] dans les cas où une poursuite autorisée en vertu du sous-alinéa 4.06 est intentée, la quittance réputée prévue au paragraphe 11.01 est modifiée de façon à permettre que la poursuite se continue uniquement dans le cas de réclamations non éteintes. 1, record 8, French, - quittance%20r%C3%A9put%C3%A9e
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2011-08-26
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Aboriginal Law
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Commemoration Initiative
1, record 9, English, Commemoration%20Initiative
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Commemoration Initiative is part of the Indian Residential School Settlement Agreement. The Commemoration Initiative provides funding for activities that honour and pay tribute in a permanent and lasting manner to former Indian Residential Schools students. These activities will also acknowledge their experiences and the effects from the Residential School system on their current, and future, family members and communities. 1, record 9, English, - Commemoration%20Initiative
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Droit autochtone
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Initiative de commémoration
1, record 9, French, Initiative%20de%20comm%C3%A9moration
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Initiative de commémoration fait partie de la Convention de règlement relative aux pensionnats indiens. L'Initiative de commémoration permet de financer de manière permanente et durable des activités qui honorent les anciens élèves des pensionnats indiens et leur rendent hommage. Ces activités reconnaîtront aussi les expériences qu'ils ont vécues et les répercussions du système des pensionnats indiens sur leur vie actuelle et future, sur les membres de leurs familles et sur leurs communautés. 1, record 9, French, - Initiative%20de%20comm%C3%A9moration
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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