Jordan’s Principle exists to help First Nations children aged 0 to 17 get the products, services, or support they need, when they need them. These services include education, healthcare, childcare, recreation, culture and language. Jordan’s Principle is a Child First initiative for First Nations children across Canada, based on the legal principle of substantive equality.
The CBHSSJB acts as a regional focal point for Jordan’s Principle applications coming from Eeyou Istchee. We are available to assist you with your applications or help answer any questions you might have before or after applying. We do not make the final decision on any applications that come our way. Indigenous Service Canada ultimately makes all final decisions on applications based on legal drivers, substantive equality and the best interests of the child. The regional focal point serves as a support in the application process, and to ensure that Indigenous Service Canada has all of the regional/contextual elements to make an appropriate decision on applications that come from Eeyou Istchee.
Please direct any questions or applications to us by email at:
18tcr.jordans.principle@ssss.gouv.qc.ca
For information regarding Jordan’s Principle applications in the rest of Canada, click here.
Jordan River Anderson was born in Norway House Cree Nation, Manitoba in 1999, with multiple disabilities and stayed in the hospital from birth. When he was 2 years old, doctors said he could move to a special home for his medical needs. However, the federal and provincial governments could not agree on who should pay for his home-based care. Jordan passed away in the hospital at the age of 5.
In 2007, the House of Commons passed Jordan’s Principle in memory of Jordan. Today, Jordan’s Principle is a legal obligation, which means it has no end date—it will support First Nations children for generations to come.
Health and Social
Education and Daycare
Traditional
Jordan’s Principle ensures that funding for various types of services, including culturally appropriate services, are available for Indigenous children in need where there is a gap A gap exists when the required service is not provided or covered by the Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay (CBHSSJB), the Cree School Board (CSB), the Cree Nation Government (CNG) or any other publicly available funding/service. Jordan’s Principle provides punctual support and is intended to be a last resort funding option.in service. Requests are evaluated by Indigenous Service Canada on a case-by-case basis using a back-to-basics approach. Contact the Jordan’s Principle team at the CBHSSJB to find out if your requested service can be covered.
Current eligibility criteria under Jordan’s Principle are:
For an application to be considered complete, it must have all of the above-mentioned elements and documentation. For individual applications, Indigenous Services Canada typically issues a decision within 48 hours of receiving a complete application. For group applications, a decision is typically issued within 7 days of receiving a complete application. It is possible that the total application processing time exceeds the outlined delays if important elements or information are missing.
Please factor in a delay of 2 – 6 weeks for processing payments, reimbursements and purchases.
To request a training or presentation on Jordan’s Principle in your community, contact us at 18tcr.jordans.principle@ssss.gouv.qc.ca.