May 27, 2015
Regina – May 27, 2015 – The Indian Residential Schools Adjudication Secretariat (IRSAS) has begun scheduling hearings for all unresolved claims of abuse at Indian Residential Schools....moreMay 20, 2015
Regina – May 20, 2015 – Efforts to reach claimants who suffered abuse at Indian Residential Schools and who cannot be located are being stepped up as the Independent Assessment Process (IAP) is winding down....moreOctober 9, 2014
Regina, October 9, 2014 -- The Indian Residential Schools Adjudication Secretariat is accepting proposals for Group IAP, a program that supports healing and reconciliation for former students of Indian residential schools, their families, and communities....moreAugust 7, 2014
Statement by Chief Adjudicator Dan Shapiro, on a decision by Ontario Superior Court of Justice Paul M. Perell, who has ordered the destruction of IAP records following a 15 year retention period....moreJune 19, 2014
I am here today to speak about an issue that is of profound importance to the survivors of Indian Residential Schools. But as I speak to you, someone else is going through one of the most important days of her life. ...moreJune 19, 2014
Edmonton, June 19, 2014 – Dan Shapiro, the Chief Adjudicator of the Independent Assessment Process (IAP), has called for the destruction of all records related to claims of abuse suffered by students at the Indian Residential Schools....moreMarch 26, 2014
Edmonton, March 26, 2013 – The Indian Residential Schools Adjudication Secretariat has released a new video to help claimants prepare for their hearing in the Independent Assessment Process (IAP)....moreMarch 21, 2014
Ottawa, March 21, 2013 – Dan Shapiro, the Chief Adjudicator of the Indian Residential Schools Adjudication Secretariat, will hold a news conference to release a new video to help claimants prepare for their hearing in the Independent Assessment Process (IAP) at 1:30 pm in Edmonton on March 26, 2014....moreMarch 6, 2014
Regina, March 6, 2014 -- The Indian Residential Schools Adjudication Secretariat expects to complete hearings for claimants in the Independent Assessment Process (IAP) by the Spring of 2016, Chief Adjudicator Dan Shapiro announced today...moreFebruary 18, 2014
The Indian Residential Schools Adjudication Secretariat (IRSAS) has launched a call for proposals to fund activities that support healing and reconciliation for groups of former students of Indian Residential Schools...moreOctober 21, 2013
The Chief Adjudicator of the Independent Assessment Process (IAP) has announced new measures designed to protect claimants from lawyers who engage in unconscionable and illegal conduct...moreAugust 16, 2013
A search for a new Deputy Chief Adjudicator (DCA) for the Independent Assessment Process (IAP) was launched today with the release of a Request for Proposals for individuals who are interested in applying...moreJuly 17, 2013
Saskatoon lawyer Dan Shapiro has been selected as the new Chief Adjudicator of the Independent Assessment Process (IAP)...moreApril 22, 2013
The deadline for individuals who attended the Mistassini Hostels in Northern Quebec to apply for compensation under the Independent Assessment Process has been extended to September 2, 2013...moreApril 15, 2013
The search for a new Chief Adjudicator for the Independent Assessment Process was launched today with the release of a Request for Proposals for individuals who are interested in applying...moreFebruary 12, 2013
The Court directed that the Chief Adjudicator advise all claimants in the IRS settlement process that an order has been issued by the Court removing Mr. Ivon Johnny from all participation in the Independent Assessment Process...moreAugust 30, 2012
On August 30, 2012, the Chief Adjudicator released standards for lawyers who practise in the IAP. The document provides guidance to claimants on what they can expect from their lawyer and sets out the appropriate norms of practice in the IAP...more
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