As part of the $1.47 billion Federal Indian Day Schools Class Action Settlement, a $200 million Legacy Fund was created for Survivors, their children and grandchildren.
The Legacy fund is accepting submissions for funding from Survivor communities until the end of September 2025.
Mental health and wellness support is available from Hope For Wellness at 1-855-242-3310 or www.HopeForWellness.ca.
“This will be the enduring legacy of Garry McLean, and the healing, truth-telling, and commemoration that will come of it will be a central source of support for Day School Survivors. We will accomplish this in the spirit of Garry’s quote: ‘My life is bigger than I am.’”
— Elder Claudette Commanda
CEO of McLean Day Schools Settlement Corporation
The Legacy Fund provides $200 million for Survivors of Federal Indian Day Schools, their children and grandchildren.
Up to $25,000 for communities to establish their own Survivor Committees.
Additional funding, between $100,000 and $250,000 (one-time and/or per year) is available under Healing & Wellness, Language & Culture, Commemoration and Truth Telling.
If you have questions or need support in completing your funding submission, reach out to us at legacyfund@mdssc.ca or check out our commonly asked questions.
