A child first and need-based principle (not a program) that ensures First Nation children living on and off reserve have equitable access to all government-funded public services

• Exists as a result of a Canadian Human Rights Tribunal (CHRT) order
• Created to resolve financial and jurisdictional disputes between and within provincial and federal governments as to who pays for services provided for First Nation children
• Department of either government with first contact pays, then is later responsible for jurisdictional reimbursement

Funding is provided for a variety of health, social and educational needs and can include:

• Addiction services
• Assessments and screenings
• Educational needs such as school supplies, tutoring services, teaching assistants, specialized school transportation, psycho-educational assessments, assistive technologies and electronics
• Long-term care for children with specialized needs
• Medical supplies and equipment
• Mental health services
• Mobility aids
• Services for children in care
• Services from Elders
• Specialized hearing aids
• Therapeutic services for individuals or groups (speech therapy, physiotherapy or occupational therapy)
• Traditional healing services
• Transportation to appointments

Also provides the following services:

• Engagement and education to community members on Jordan's Principle
• Support for community resource teams
• Physical education and sports programs after school, in the evenings and on weekends
• Assistance to identify children in the community with unmet needs and to identify service gaps