Jordan's Principle
Jordan’s Principle is a legal requirement that provides access to services for First Nations children and ensures that the government of first contact pays for the services without delay. This child-first-based principle makes sure all First Nations children living in Canada have equitable access to all government-funded public services when they need them. This includes funding for a wide range of health, social, and educational needs.
What could be covered under Jordan’s Principle?
Address / Contact Info
Contact name: Lisa Stewart
Mailing address:
Pacific Northwest Division of Family Practice
PO Box 801
Terrace, BC
V8g 4R1
Pacific Northwest Division of Family Practice
PO Box 801
Terrace, BC
V8g 4R1
Phone Numbers
Phone: 250- 627-1717 Ext: 19
Fax: (250) 627-7533
Areas Served
Service Details
| Referral criteria | On November 25, 2020, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) released a ruling about Jordan’s Principle eligibility. 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: is registered or eligible to be registered under the Indian Act has one parent or guardian who is registered or eligible to be registered under the Indian Act is recognized by their nation for the purposes of Jordan’s Principle is ordinarily resident on reserve 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. |
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| How to apply | Contact Information for Jordan’s Principle Service Coordinator for the North: Lisa Stewart, Jordan’s Principle Service Coordinator, Prince Rupert Friendship House Association Phone: 250- 627-1717 Ext: 19 Fax: 250-627-7533 Email: Jp-coordinator@friendshiphouse.ca Introduction Statement by Lisa Stewart, Jordan’s Principle Service Coordinator for the North |
| Languages spoken | English |
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This program was last updated on: 15 May 2024.
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