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About Jordan’s Principle
Jordan's Principle makes sure all First Nations and Inuit children living in Canada can access the products, services and supports they need, when they need them. Funding can help with a wide range of health, social and educational needs.
The services that are covered by Jordan’s Principle vary according to the nature of each child’s individual need/diagnosis/conditions. As this is a needs-based principle, there is not a list of all services and supports that are available.
Jordan's Principle is open to all First Nations and Inuit children in Canada who are under the age of 19 years, regardless of where they live (i.e. on/off reserve). Any First Nations and Inuit child who requires health, social, educational or cultural services or supports is eligible to apply.
A recent ruling has extended eligibility to children who do not have Status but whose parents are eligible for Status, or who are formally recognized by their Band.
Origin of Jordan’s Principle
Jordan's Principle is named in memory of Jordan River Anderson, a young boy from Norway House Cree Nation in Manitoba.
Jordan was born with multiple disabilities and stayed in the hospital from birth. When Jordan was 2 years old, doctors said he could move home, however, the federal and provincial governments could not agree on who should pay for his home-based care.
Because of this, Jordan was detained in the hospital until he passed away at the age of 5, never having spent a day of his short life in his home, with his family, community, and culture.
Services and Supports
Every child's situation is unique. If you are the parent/guardian of a child who has concerns that they have an unmet need and could use more support, please reach out to arrange a time to meet with us to discuss the options that may be available. Case coordination at the Friendship Centre helps families have an opportunity to disclose the needs of their children in a culturally safe environment.
For more information, please reach out to us
Jordan’s Principle Program
Email: jp@mymnfc.com