Jordan's Principle
We Love Our Children
and Our Grandchildren
Don't Let Jordan's Memory Be Forgotten
Currently providing services to 1,100+ children in Island Lake Communities
Jordan's Principle helps bridge the gap in services
"The Team is ensuring the treatment of Jordan is never repeated in our Island Lake communities"
Jordan’s Principle in Four Arrows Regional Health Authority Inc. is a voluntary program that provides additional support services to on and off reserve children and youth ages 0-18. Additional support services will also be provided to the parents and siblings.
See the whole Team below
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What is Jordan's Principle
Jordan’s Principle ensures that First Nations children can access the supports they need, when they need them. Supports are provided on the basis of substantive equality, best interests of the child, culturally relevant service provision, and account for distinct community circumstances. When services are requested, the government first contact pays for the service and can resolve any jurisdiction or payment disputes later.
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The Process & Goals
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Who is Eligible
All First Nations children (18 and under) who live on and off reserve. A referral to Jordan's Principle can be made for a single child or a group of children.
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What is covered
All public services and supports. If a First Nations child you know has any unmet service or support needs, they can refer to Jordan's Principle.
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FARHA Goals
• Provide additional support needs and resources
• Support and connect the child and family to needed services
• Promote Anishininew culture and language within program activities
• Elders Supported Advisory Group
• Coordinate and assist the child(ren) and their families Holistically.
Island Lake Jordan's Principle Teams
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FARHA
FARHA provides Jordan's Principle Services to children from the Island Lake Anisininew Nations (STP, GH, Wass and RSL) living off-reserve; Winnipeg and surrounding areas.
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The Four Anisininew Nations Jordan's Principle
Each Community has a Jordan's Principle Team providing on reserve support to the children residing in the community.
Legacy of Jordan River Anderson
Jordan was born in 1999 with multiple disabilities and stayed in the hospital from birth.
When he was 2 years old, doctors said he could move to a special home for his medical needs. However, the federal and provincial governments could not agree on who should pay for his home-based care. Jordan stayed in the hospital until he passed away at the age of 5.
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. Payments would be worked out later.
Today, Jordan’s Principle is a legal obligation, which means it has no end date. While programs and initiatives to support it may only exist for short periods of time, Jordan’s Principle will always be there. Jordan’s Principle will support First Nations children for generations to come.
How we can help you
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TAKE THE FIRST STEP.
WE WILL DO THE REST.
- Intake and assessing families’ needs
- Education, health, recreation, culture, language, spiritual support
- Provide support to children who also live off-reserve
- Assess child’s needs – social, emotional, physical, mental, nutritional
- Make referrals to specialized support, get supplies, follow-up
- Provide 1:1 support, land-based supports
- Medical - Medical supplies/follow up by Pediatrician.
- Physical - Special food, bedding, or Home modification can be provided by Jordan's Principle
- Special Services - Occupational therapy, Physiotherapy by Rehabilitation Centre for Children
Contact Our Team
FARHA provides Jordan’s Principle Services to children from the Island Lake Anisininew Nations (STP, GH, Wass and RSL) living off-reserve; Winnipeg and surrounding areas.
We have a growing Team to keep up with the demand which is increasing.
Rochelle Creasy BSW
Jordan’s Principle Regional Coordinator
How to Contact Rochelle Creasy:
Phone: 204-947-2397 Ext. 125
Email: rcreasy@fourarrowsrha.org
Vacant
Jordan’s Principle Regional Case Manager
Christine Wood, LPN
Jordan’s Principle Urban Case Manager
How to Contact Christine Wood:
Phone: 204-947-2397 ext.118
Beneatha Monias
Jordan’s Principle Urban Case Manager
Danielle Dnistransky
Jordan’s Principle Urban Case Manager
Candace Champagne
Jordan’s Principle Urban Case Manager
Clyde Harper, BA
Jordan’s Principle Intake Case Worker
Hazel Harper
Jordan’s Principle Wellness Capacity Facilitator – St. Theresa Point
Vacant
Jordan’s Principle Recreation Worker
Elise Johnston
Jordan’s Principle Family Support Worker
Lindsey Lisowski
Jordan’s Principle Family Support Worker Aide
