- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Social Media
- Agency Information
- View Agency Profile
- 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
Open in Google Maps - Accessibility
- Partially Accessible: Parking - one accessible parking spot; Entrance - Not Accessible; Washroom - Not Accessible
- Hours of Operation
- Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pmMon0900 to 1630Tue0900 to 1630Wed0900 to 1630Thu0900 to 1630Fri0900 to 1630
- Service Area(s)
- Ginoogaming First Nation
