JORDAN'S
PRINCIPLE
ABOUT JORDAN'S PRINCIPLE
Jordan’s Principle is a child first principle named in memory of Jordan River Anderson. Jordan’s Principle is a legal rule that ensures that all First Nations children living in Canada can access the products, services and supports they need, when they need them.
JORDAN
RiVER
ANDERSON
Jordan was a First Nations child from Norway House Cree Nation, Manitoba and Deschambeault Lake, Sk. Jordan’s Principle is to ensure First Nations children have access to products, supports and services when they need them in the areas of health, social and education whether they live on or off reserve.
Born with complex medical needs, Jordan spent all his life, unnecessarily, in hospital while the provincial government of Manitoba and the federal government of Canada, argued over who should pay for his specialized care at home. Jordan passed away in the hospital at the age of five years old, never having spent a day in his family home.
JORDAN
RiVER
ANDERSON
Jordan was a First Nations child from Norway House Cree Nation, Manitoba and Deschambeault Lake, Sk. Jordan’s Principle is to ensure First Nations children have access to products, supports and services when they need them in the areas of health, social and education whether they live on or off reserve.
Born with complex medical needs, Jordan spent all his life, unnecessarily, in hospital while the provincial government of Manitoba and the federal government of Canada, argued over who should pay for his specialized care at home. Jordan passed away in the hospital at the age of five years old, never having spent a day in his family home.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR
JORDAN'S PRINCIPLE?
Children under age 18 (age of majority in SK) who permanently reside in Canada and meet any one of the following criteria:
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Registered or eligible to be registered under the Indian Act
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Has one parent or guardian who is registered or eligible to be registered under the Indian Act
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Recognized by their nation for the purposes of Jordan's Principle
WHAT IS FUNDED FOR
JORDAN'S PRINCIPLE?
Jordan's Principle responds to the unmet needs of First Nations children such as, but not limited to:
HEALTH
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Mobility aids
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Wheelchair ramps
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Services from Elders
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Assessments and screenings
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Medical Supplies and equipment
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Mental Health Services
EDUCATION
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School supplies
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Tutoring services
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Teaching assistants
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Psycho-educational assessments
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Assistive technology and electronics
SOCIAL
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Land-based activities
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Personal support worker
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Social worker
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Respite care (individual or group)
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Specialized programs based on cultural beliefs and practices
FIND A SASKATCHEWAN
FIRST NATIONS
SERVICE COORDINATOR
FSIN JORDAN'S PRINCIPLE DEPARTMENT
Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations
#10 - 134 Kahkewistahaw Crescent
Saskatoon, SK. S7R 0M9
Phone: (306) 665-1215
Email: jordansprinciple@fsin.com