JORDAN’S PRINCIPLE
The Jordan’s Principle is responsible for helping families access available funding through Health Canada, to address the unmet health needs of children up to the age of 18. They work in an outreach environment such as in homes, schools, and/or community agencies.
WHAT IS JORDAN'S PRINCIPLE?
Jordan’s Principle is named in memory of Jordan River Anderson. He was a young boy from Norway House Cree Nation in Manitoba.
In 2007 the House of Commons passed Jordan’s Principle in memory of Jordan River Anderson who passed away at the age of five after the Federal and Provincial Governments could not agree on who should pay for his care.
Jordan’s Principle makes sure all First Nation 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. Including the unique needs that First Nations, 2-Spirit , 2SLGBTQI+, Children, youth and those with disabilities may have.
WHO IS COVERED?
A child under the age of majority in their province or territory can access Jordan’s Principle, if they permanently reside in Canada and if the child meets one of the following criteria:
WHAT IS FUNDED?
Jordan’s Principle responds to unmeet needs of First Nations children no matter where they live in Canada such as:
Health
HOW TO APPLY?
Applications can be submitted by application form or telephone call to the national 24/7 Call Centre.
Information required
Jordan’s Principle is named in memory of Jordan River Anderson. He was a young boy from Norway House Cree Nation in Manitoba.
In 2007 the House of Commons passed Jordan’s Principle in memory of Jordan River Anderson who passed away at the age of five after the Federal and Provincial Governments could not agree on who should pay for his care.
Jordan’s Principle makes sure all First Nation 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. Including the unique needs that First Nations, 2-Spirit , 2SLGBTQI+, Children, youth and those with disabilities may have.
WHO IS COVERED?
A child under the age of majority in their province or territory can access Jordan’s Principle, if they permanently reside in Canada and if the child 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 for the purposes of Jordan’s Principle
- Is ordinarily a resident on a reserve
WHAT IS FUNDED?
Jordan’s Principle responds to unmeet needs of First Nations children no matter where they live in Canada such as:
Health
- Mobility Aid
- Wheelchair ramps
- Mental Health Services
- Specializes Hearing Aids
- Traditional healing services
- Assessments/Screenings
- Speech/occupational therapy
- Land-based activities
- Personal Support worker
- Specialized summer camps
- Respite Care
- School Supplies
- Tutoring Services
- Teaching Assistants
- Assessments
- Assisted technologies
HOW TO APPLY?
Applications can be submitted by application form or telephone call to the national 24/7 Call Centre.
Information required
- Application form
- A signed document from a health, social, or education professional recommending the request
- A quote
- How the request will be purchased
*Additional information may be required to support the request*
SUBMIT A REQUEST UNDER JORDAN'S PRINCIPLE - VIEW
INDIVIDUAL APPLICATION - Download and View PDF
GROUP APPLICATION - Download and View PDF
INDIVIDUAL APPLICATION - Download and View PDF
GROUP APPLICATION - Download and View PDF
Contact Information
(P) (306) 468-2747 Ext 228
(F) (306) 468-2967
Ahtahkakoop Health Centre
PO Box 64
Mont Nebo, SK S0J 1X0
Jordan’s Principle SK Region Toll Free Line
1-833-572-4453 (1-833-JPCHILD)
For general inquires or to make an application or request.
National Jordan’s Principle Call Centre
1-855-572-4453
For all other urgent requests:
Website: www.canada.ca/jordans-principle
(F) (306) 468-2967
Ahtahkakoop Health Centre
PO Box 64
Mont Nebo, SK S0J 1X0
Jordan’s Principle SK Region Toll Free Line
1-833-572-4453 (1-833-JPCHILD)
For general inquires or to make an application or request.
National Jordan’s Principle Call Centre
1-855-572-4453
For all other urgent requests:
Website: www.canada.ca/jordans-principle