Jordan's Principle Regional Hub
Omashkiigoo-gwiiwizens ekinoogewed
"The Cree boy who taught us the way"
Important Update Affecting Outstanding and Future Applications
On February 10, 2025, Indigenous Service Canada (ISC) issued an "Operational Bulletin" detailing changes to the procedures for accessing services, products, and supports under the Jordan's Principle intake process.
These updates specify limitations on certain types of requests that will no longer be supported unless they are directly related to a child's specific needs and supported by a professional, such as:
- Construction or renovations to homes Competitive sports and elite training
- International travel (unless for urgent medical reasons)
- Non-medical support such as general travel, clothing, childcare, or furniture
- School-related items not linked to a child's individual education needs
- Automatic administrative fees, or multi-year or unapproved retroactive group expenses
These procedures have changed at both national and regional levels to enhance long-term sustainability, consistency, and transparency. The goal is to ensure equitable access to services for First Nations children by clarifying eligibility, required documentation, and approval processes. In response to growing demand, ISC is also introducing streamlined procedures to improve efficiency and support timely decision-making. (Jordan's Principle Operational Bulletin)
These changes have been affected to all applications submitted waiting assessment and or in the process of decision-making period. If you are awaiting to hear a decision on an application that was submitted by Bimose Jordan's Principle Service Coordinator, we kindly ask you email us to initiate a follow-up.
Please be aware there is still a national back-log with ISC but it would be good practice to follow-up on your request.
For pending applications, email: jordans.principle@bimose.ca.
https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1739222520301/1739222546551
https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/fra/1739222520301/1739222546551
Who We Are
The Bimose Jordan's Principle Regional Hub is a centralized service to enhance its Bimose Tribal Council Communities by facilitating and supporting community workers Jordan's Principle workers training, workshops, and land-based activities. Jordan's Principle Regional Hub provides guidance to communities with Jordan's Principle Group Applications for community-based projects, Jordan's Principle Capital Application, Family Group Application and Individual Applications.
In 2007, the House of Commons passed Jordan's Principle in memory of Jordan. It was a commitment that First Nations children would get the products, services and supports they need when they need them. Jordan's Principle is a legal obligation, which means it has no end date. Jordan's Principle will always be there.
This is Jordan River Anderson, a child from Norway House Cree Nation born with complex medical needs. Jordan spent over two-years unnecessarily in the hospital because of jurisdictional disagreement between the provincial and federal government on who should pay for his at-home care. Jordan died in the hospital after never having spent a day in his family home.
Jordan River Anderson memory is a legacy that will live on forever to service all first nation children for generations to come.
What is Jordan's Principle
This child-first principle aims to eliminate service inequities and ensure that ALL First Nation Children (ages 0-17) can access the services when needed. Apply before the child's 18th birthday.
It covers all public services such as: Health, Mental Health, Educational Support, Dental and more.
Jordan's Principle will ensure that there are no service gaps in the publicly-funded health and education, or with social programs and providers.
Jordan's Principle applies to ALL Government services for First Nation Children regardless of whether they live on or off reserve.
Ensuring First Nations children receive the public services they need when they need them.
- School supplies
- Tutoring services
- Teaching assistants
- Psycho-educational assessments
- Assistive technology and electronics
- Anishinaabemowin language
- Connection to Elders
- Access to traditional teachings
- Creative arts - traditional beadwork, ribbon skirts
- Land-based learning
- Access to traditional regalia
- Social worker
- Land-based activities
- Respite care (individual or group)
- Specialized programs based on cultural beliefs and practices
- Personal support worker
- Mobility aids
- Wheelchair ramps
- Assessments and screenings
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Mental health services
How to Apply
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