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Jordan's Principle
How to submit a request, contact information, how requests are processed and reimbursed and information about appealing a decision: https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1568396296543/1582657596387
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Eligibility
On November 25, 2020, the CHRT released a ruling about Jordan's Principle eligibility. A First Nations child under the age of majority in their province or territory of residence can access Jordan's Principle, if they permanently reside in Canada and if the child 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 for the purposes of Jordan's Principle
-is ordinarily a resident on reserve

The eligibility above replaces the CHRT interim motion ruling of February 2019.

To find out more about how to confirm with a First Nations official that a child is recognized by their nation (for the purposes of Jordan's Principle), contact your regional focal point for Jordan's Principle or the Jordan's Principle Call Centre.
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