Jordan’s Principle
Provided by: Government of Canada - Indigenous Services Canada and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
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Service Description
A child first and need-based principle (not a program) that ensures First Nation children living on and off reserve have equitable access to all government-funded public services
- exists as a result of a Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) order
- created to resolve financial and jurisdictional disputes between and within provincial and federal governments as to who pays for services provided for First Nation children
- department of either government with first contact pays, then is later responsible for jurisdictional reimbursement
Funding is provided for a variety of health, social and educational needs and can include:
- addiction services
- assessments and screenings
- educational needs such as school supplies, tutoring services, teaching assistants, specialized school transportation, psycho-educational assessments, assistive technologies and electronics
- long-term care for children with specialized needs
- medical supplies and equipment
- mental health services
- mobility aids
- services for children in care
- services from Elders
- specialized hearing aids
- therapeutic services for individuals or groups (speech therapy, physiotherapy or occupational therapy)
- traditional healing services
- transportation to appointments
Also provides the following services:
- engagement and education to community members on Jordan’s Principle
- support for community resource teams
- physical education and sports programs after school, in the evenings and on weekends
- assistance to identify children in the community with unmet needs and to identify service gaps
Eligibility
Any child under the age of majority in their province/territory of residence who permanently resides in Canada on or off reserve and meets one of the following criteria:
- is registered or eligible to be registered under the Indian Act
- has one parent or guardian who is registered or eligible to be registered under the Indian Act
- is recognized by their Nation and meets an identified health, education or social need for the purposes of Jordan's Principle
- is ordinarily resident on reserve
Application Process
- Completed consent form and application required
- Contact the Jordan's Principle Wrap-Around Lead Coordinator of community with originating request for assistance
If request is denied, an Appeal may be sent in as a written request within one year of the date of denial
Documents Required
Completed consent form and application required
Fees
No fees.
Regional focal point Saskatchewan: 1-833-752-4453
TTY: 1-866-553-0554
Toll-Free: 1-855-572-4453
1-855-JP-CHILD
Hours of Operation
- Call Centre: Mon-Sun 24 hours
- Regional focal point: Mon-Sun 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Service Website
sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1568396042341/1568396159824
Email
jordansprincipleon-principedejordan@sac-isc.gc.ca
Coverage Area
Saskatchewan - provincewide
Languages Offered
English
No Physical Address
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- Education: Indigenous Bursaries Search Tool
- Education: Post-Secondary Student Support Program
- Education: University and College Entrance Preparation Program
- Indian Residential School Crisis Line
- Indigenous Business Directory
- Indigenous Information
- Jordan’s Principle
- Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business
Location Info
Hours of Operation
- Call Centre: Mon-Sun 24 hours
- Regional focal point: Mon-Sun 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fax: 1-866-817-3977
Toll-Free: 1-800-567-9604
General Enquiries
Website
www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada.html
Email
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