returns to live on reserve with parents, guardians or caregivers during the year, even if they live elsewhere while attending school or to receive medical care or other services. is a dependent of a family that maintains a primary residence on reserve. was ordinarily resident on reserve immediately prior to accessing Jordan's Principle. normally lives on reserve even if the child or one of the members of their household (such as a sibling, parent, extended family living with child) may have been required to spend some time away temporarily from the community to access services such as health care or education where there are no other comparable services available in the community. Ordinarily resident on reserve means that an Indigenous child: If you are a First Nations leader or official, looking for more information about what this means to your nation, please contact your regional office or regional focal point for Jordan's Principle. To find out more about how to confirm with a First Nations official that a child is recognized by their nation (for the purposes of Jordan's Principle), contact your regional focal point for Jordan's Principle or the Jordan's Principle Call Centre. The eligibility above replaces the CHRT interim motion ruling of February 2019. is recognized by their nation for the purposes of Jordan's Principle.has one parent or guardian who is registered or eligible to be registered under the Indian Act.is registered or eligible to be registered under the Indian Act.A child under the age of majority in their province or territory of residence can access Jordan's Principle, if they permanently reside in Canada and if the child meets one of the following criteria:
On November 25, 2020, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) released a ruling about Jordan's Principle eligibility.
therapeutic services for individuals or groups (speech therapy, physiotherapy, occupational therapy). long-term care for children with specialized needs. Some examples of what has been funded under Jordan's Principle include: Health Please confirm coverage in advance with your regional focal point for Jordan's Principle.įunding can help with a wide range of health, social and educational needs, including the unique needs that First Nations Two-Spirit and LGBTQQIA children and youth and those with disabilities may have. provide funding when it's needed to make sure products, services and supports are accessed without delayĮach child's situation is unique. 
coordinate access to products, services and supports.
inform families about the help available for their child and how to access it. As a result, it can be hard to figure out how to access necessary products, services and supports. Jordan's Principle responds to unmet needs of First Nations children no matter where they live in Canada.ĭifferent levels of government fund different services for First Nations children.
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