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Jordan’s Principle backlogs add financial strain to First Nation communities: Manitoba Chiefs – CBC

by ahnationtalk on December 6, 202433 Views

Dec 06, 2024

Manitoba First Nation leader call on Ottawa to address a backlog at AFN assembly

First Nations leaders in Manitoba are calling on the federal government to address a backlog in requests for Indigenous children to receive swift access to health care and other services.

They say the delay in approval of requests under Jordan’s Principle has resulted in communities paying out of pocket for health, social or educational services that are supported under the principle, putting other important programming at risk.

The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs said the backlog has added financial strain to communities, forcing them to provide essential services with limited resources.

Read More: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/jordans-principle-chiefs-ottawa-1.7403038

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