
We also have staff across the country dedicated full-time to Jordan's Principle. First Nations non-governmental organizations, etc.We fund these coordinators, who are staffed by:

would like to submit a request for products, services or supports under Jordan's Principle.

have questions about Jordan's Principle.Local service coordinators have been hired in communities across Canada. Since 2016, the Government has committed $3.5 billion toward meeting the needs of First Nations children through Jordan's Principle. These will make sure First Nations children living in Canada get the products, services and supports they need, when they need them. We are supporting children who need help right away and are making long-term changes for the future, such as through reforming child and family services.įor the long-term, we are working to build better structures and funding models. This means giving extra help when it is needed so First Nations children have an equal chance to thrive. safeguarding the best interests of the child.providing culturally appropriate services.In May 2017, the CHRT ordered that the needs of each individual child must be considered, to ensure the following is taken into account under Jordan's Principle: Since the ruling, the CHRT has issued a number of follow-up orders about Jordan's Principle. One way we are addressing this is through a renewed approach to Jordan's Principle. In 2016, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) determined the Government of Canada's approach to services for First Nations children was discriminatory. Text alternative: Helping First Nations childrenīetween July 2016 and February 28, 2023, more than 2.56 million products, services and supports were approved under Jordan's Principle. Requests for Inuit children can be made through the Inuit Child First Initiative. He was a young boy from Norway House Cree Nation in Manitoba. Jordan's Principle is named in memory of Jordan River Anderson. Funding can help with a wide range of health, social and educational needs, including the unique needs that First Nations Two-Spirit and LGBTQQIA children and youth and those with disabilities may have. Jordan's Principle makes sure all First Nations children living in Canada can access the products, services and supports they need, when they need them. Long-term reform of First Nations Child and Family Services and long-term approach for Jordan's Principle.

Learn more about the agreements-in-principle related to the First Nations Child and Family Services program and Jordan's Principle:
