Jordan’s Principle helps children in First Nations communities in need of products, services or support. The goal is to ensure that all First Nations children have access to the public services that they need. These services include education, health, childcare, recreation, culture and language. Jordan’s Principle is a Human Rights principle and a Child First initiative for First Nations children aged 0 to 17 living on or off territory.
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 all types of services are available for children in need, including culturally appropriate services. Requests are evaluated depending on the case. Contact the Jordan’s Principle Office at the CBHSSJB to find out if your service can be covered.
*If not covered by the Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay (CBHSSJB) or the Cree School Board.
Current eligibility criteria under Jordan’s Principle are:
If you are part of Eeyou Istchee, DPSS will help you through the Jordan’s Principle application process.
Make sure that you have the all the information and documents ready:
The CBHSSJB will reimburse you or the community directly.
Keep all invoices and appointment certificates as records for verification.
