Ginoogaming First Nation

Jordan's Principle

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Description
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
Eligibility
Members of Ginoogaming First Nation 17 years of age and younger
Any child under the age of majority in their province/territory of residence who permanently resides in Canada on or off reserve and 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 and meets an identified health, education or social need for the purposes of Jordan's Principle
  • is ordinarily resident on reserve
Application Process
  • Completed consent form and application required
  • Contact the Jordan's Principle Coordinator for assistance
If request is denied, an Appeal may be sent in as a written request within one year of the date of denial
Documents Required
Completed consent form and application required
Toll Free
1-855-572-4453 - Jordan's Principle Call Centre 24-hour line
Office
807-876-9547 - Band Representative Services
Web Site
https://ginoogamingfn.ca
Mailing Address
PO Box 89
c/o Ginoogaming First Nation Band Office
Longlac, ON, P0T 2A0
Canada
Languages
English
Contact
Debbie Charles, Jordan's Principle Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Band Representative Services Manager
Geraldine Taylor
Email: [email protected]
Fees
None
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Last Verified On
September 2, 2025
Address
107 Poplar Cres
Ginoogaming First Nation, ON, P0T 2A0
  • Band Representative Services Building is located at Poplar Cres in the community of Ginoogaming First Nation
  • Closest intersection is at Poplar Cres and Chapais Point Rd
  • Situated near the Band Office/Community Hall

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Accessibility
Partially Accessible: Parking - one accessible parking spot; Entrance - Not Accessible; Washroom - Not Accessible
Hours of Operation
Mon
0900 to 1630
Tue
0900 to 1630
Wed
0900 to 1630
Thu
0900 to 1630
Fri
0900 to 1630
Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm
Service Area(s)
Ginoogaming First Nation
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