In 2016, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) determined the Government of Canada's approach to services for First Nations children was discriminatory. Helping First Nations childrenĭescription: Helping First Nations childrenīetween July 2016 and April 30, 2022, more than 1.53 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.
We will take this into account when we review your request. At this time, professionals may not be available to provide supporting documents normally required to complete a request. This can include, for example, laptops, tablets or other e-learning tools, if they meet an identified health, education or social need. COVID-19: updateĭuring the coronavirus pandemic, Jordan's Principle continues to help First Nations children living in Canada access the products, services and supports they need. To find out who's covered under Jordan's Principle, visit Who is covered.