Jordan's Principle

• Jordan’s Principle ‘not a suggestion,’ AMC grand chief says in call for full implementation

  The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC) says it wants the federal government to end its ongoing neglect and systemic failures when it comes to First Nations children.

  Canada

  Mar 14
  
• Jordan’s Principle to no longer fund vacations, elite sports, new homes

  Indigenous Services Canada has updated criteria surrounding what is and isn't eligible for Jordan's Principle funding after complaints of abuse and mismanagement.

  Canada

  Feb 12
  
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• Jordan’s Principle claims soar 367% and ‘not within the spirit’ of why it was created: Indigenous Services minister

  Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu says changes will protect the integrity of Jordan's Principle, which has been under fire for straying from its original intent.

  Canada

  Feb 10
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• ‘Stand up with us’: Family of its namesake demands emergency meeting on state of Jordan’s Principle

  In 2005, Jordan River Anderson died of multiple disabilities in a Winnipeg hospital more than 800 km from his home in Norway House Cree Nation.

  Canada

  Jan 29
• Interlake chiefs call on feds for Jordan’s Principle funding

  Leaders with the Interlake Reserve Tribal Council (IRTC) say they're owed $1.5 million in Jordan's Principle funding from the federal government by the end of January.

  Politics

  Dec 6, 2024
• A one-of-a-kind swim program in New Brunswick for indigenous youth with autism

  A one-of-a-kind learn-to-swim program in Miramichi, N.B., has been launched to help save the lives of Indigenous children living with autism, who are at a higher risk of drowning.

  Features

  Mar 28, 2023
• Advocates hail ‘major’ win in First Nations child welfare lawsuit, urge renewed focus on youth

  "Every time you decide to squabble amongst yourselves, you forget the children and the young people that you once swore to protect," Rosalie LaBillois told Canada's chiefs.

  Canada

  Jul 6, 2022
• ‘Breathe life into our own laws’: Visions for the future of Indigenous child welfare in B.C.

  After years of criticism and overrepresentation of Indigenous youth in care, British Columbia is in the midst of major reform in First Nations, Inuit and Métis child welfare.

  Canada

  Jun 16, 2022
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• Indigenous children’s rights activist receives Winnipeg’s highest honour

  Mayor Brian Bowman presented Dr. Cindy Blackstock with the key to the city for her work on the 'child first' legal act, Jordan's Principle on Tuesday.

  Canada

  May 10, 2022
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• Saulteaux First Nation boy receives new accessible home: ‘A huge victory’

  An 11-year-old boy with medical conditions that confines him in a wheelchair can now enjoy his brand new home that was custom built to meet his needs.

  Features

  Feb 17, 2022