Jordan's Principle
Program Description
Jordan's Principle is a Federal fund that ensures all First Nations children have equal access to products and services. Jordan's Principle, within Nogdawindamin Family and Community Services, assists families involved with our services or residing in our catchment areas (if their First Nation is not already providing Jordan's Principle services for non-involved members).
The fund is in honour of Jordan River Anderson, a young boy from Norway House Cree Nation in Manitoba.
Service Eligibility
Jordan's Principle eligibility is for children under 18 who are:
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A member of the Seven First Nations along the North Shore.
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Eligible for Status
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Ordinarily reside on reserve
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Recognized by a First Nation (and a letter is provided)