Justice R.C. Wempe of the Court of King’s Bench in Saskatchewan has approved a settlement agreement for survivors of the Île-à-la-Crosse residential school, marking a significant milestone in addressing historical injustices. The total settlement amounts to $67.5 million CAD, with $27.3 million CAD allocated from the federal government and $40.2 million CAD from Saskatchewan. Survivors who attended the school for up to four years are eligible for up to $10,000 CAD, while those who attended for five years or more may receive up to $15,000 CAD. Additionally, a $10 million CAD legacy fund will be established to support language, cultural, wellness, and community projects. The school, which operated from the 1860s to the mid-1970s, has a long history of abuse, and survivors are now moving into the compensation phase of the settlement process, which includes provisions for additional payments if funds are available. Antoinette Lafleur, a member of the survivors’ committee, expressed hope that this ruling would help the survivors and their families move forward.