Jordan’s Principle is the result of the case of Jordan River Anderson from Cree Nation in Manitoba who spent his whole life in hospital with complex needs. When he was being released no one could decide who was responsible for his care, government or the reservation, so he passed away in hospital.
Indigenous parents with children who have medical needs and meet certain criteria can get help form Qalipu First Nations. It’s under what’s known as Jordan’s Principle and Brigette White is a Services Coordinator with Qalipu First Nations. On Qalipu Today with Lenny Benoit, she says Jordan’s Principle is the result of the case of Jordan River Anderson from Cree Nation in Manitoba who spent his whole life in hospital with complex needs. When he was being released no one could decide who was responsible for his care, government or the reservation, so he passed away in hospital. White says there’s a long wait to get a diagnosis of autism and this is one example of how they can help with getting a private assessment covered.
For more information email brigette.white@qalipu.ca
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