Indigenous Services Canada
Jordan's Principle
Jordan’s Principle is a legal rule providing funding to First Nations children and their caregivers to ensure that they have access to needed products, services, and supports. Under Jordan’s Principle, Indigenous Services Canada informs families about available services, coordinates access, and provides funding.
Jordan’s Principle applies to children eligible for registration under the Indian Act; children with a parent or guardian eligible for registration under the Indian Act; recognized by their nation for Jordan’s Principle; or ordinarily resident on reserve.
Additional Details
Mandate: "Jordan's Principle makes sure all First Nations 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 Two-Spirit and LGBTQQIA children and youth and those with disabilities may have." [Jordan's Principle]
Type of Resource: Community Agency
Services: Other
Languages: English, French
Subjects: Canadian Government Resources, Family Support, Indigenous
Age Range: Pre-School Age (0-5), School Age (5-18)
Target Users: General
Contact Information
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1-855-572-4453