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What Is Jordan's Principle?
Jordan’s Principle is a child first principle named in memory of Jordan River Anderson. It ensures that First Nations children get the services they need when they need them. The Government of Canada is legally responsible for Jordan’s Principle.


General Inquiries for Jordan's Principle can be sent to: jordansprinciple@mnaasged.com
Who Is Eligible With Mnaasged Child and Family Services?
(as of January 20, 2023.)
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First Nation children 0 - 17
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any registered First Nation or affiliated member who lives within our catchment area:
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Chatham-Kent
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Middlesex County including London
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Lambton County including Sarnia
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Essex County including Windsor
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Elgin County including St. Thomas
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Children's request(s) are to be a service/product in the social, health and education sectors.
Some examples are: Mental health, education, dental, land-based experience, medical need, respite care, psycho-educational assessment and screenings and justice.
*Retro Claims can be back dated to Jan. 1, 2016.
*Original Receipts are required and will not be returned.
*Appeals need to include a consent letter of representation.
How Long Does It Take To Get Approval?
Priority is for Hospitalization, Hospice and Medical, within 12-48 hours.
The Need determines the Outcome by Indigenous Service Canada.
Our Jordan's Principle Team!
Shawna Barratt
Jordan's Principle Support Worker
shawna.barratt@mnaasged.com
519-289-1117 ext. 270
Connie Elijah
Jordan's Principle Finance Clerk
connie.elijah@mnaasged.com
519-289-1117 ext.266

Jordan's Legacy
Jordan River Anderson was from Norway House Cree Nation in Manitoba. Jordan was born with several disabilities that required him to remain in hospital. When Jordan was medically cleared to leave the hospital he was not able to leave. Jordan remained in hospital for over two years due to disagreements between the federal and provincial governments as to who would pay for Jordan's in-home care. Unfortunately, Jordan died at 5 years old, never living in his community with his loving family.
Jordan's death ignited a movement to uphold human rights for all First Nations children through the creation of the child-first principle called "Jordan's Principle".
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