First Nations Losing Jordan's Principle Programs
First Nations across Canada are experiencing a loss of Jordan's Principle programs due to reduced funding.
Funding for Jordan's Principle services decreased from $1.72 billion in 2023-24 to $1.64 billion in 2024-25.
Onigaming First Nation in northern Ontario, under a state of emergency since 2024, has reported a significant impact.
“Just in the past four years, we’ve had 46 deaths. That’s roughly about 5 per cent of our population overall,”said Chief Jeff Copenace.
The community had implemented various programs to address mental health issues, including crisis response teams and an after-hours safety team. However, these programs are now at risk due to the loss of funding.
Author's summary: Canada's First Nations face reduced funding for Jordan's Principle programs.
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