Muskrat Dam First Nation - Nellie Fiddler Memorial Health Centre

Application

Completed consent form and application required
Contact the Jordan's Principle Wrap-Around Lead 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

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Members of Muskrat Dam 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

Fees

None

Contacts

River Kakegamic - Jordan's Principle Wrap-Around Lead Coordinator
807-471-2567
Lewis Morris - Health Director
807-471-2567 * nlewismorris@gmail.com

Languages

English

Accessibility

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

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