Final answer:
The formal hearings process within the Residential Schools Settlement Agreement was known as the Truth and Reconciliation Commission which addressed the legacy of forced assimilation at boarding schools.
Step-by-step explanation:
The formal hearings process that was part of the court-appointed Residential Schools Settlement Agreement between legal counsel for former students, legal counsel for the churches, the government of Canada, the Assembly of First Nations, and other Aboriginal organizations was called the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
The commission was established as part of the response to the history of forced attendance of Indigenous children at boarding schools where they faced cultural assimilation and various abuses. It worked to document the experiences of survivors, make findings, and put forth 94 calls to action to address the legacy of the residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation with its Indigenous peoples.