by Philippa Pictou, Health Director, Pictou Landing
(Front L-R) Paul Champ, Jeremy Meawasige, Maurina Beadle (Jeremy’s mother) and Cindy Blackstock. (Back L-R) Philippa Paul and Dorene Bernard.
In a landmark ruling for the rights of First Nations children, the Federal Court of Canada has found that Jordan’s Principle is binding on the Government of Canada, and ordered Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development to reimburse the Pictou Landing Band for costs associated with caring for Jeremy Meawasige, a disabled youth, living at home with his mother in Pictou Landing First Nation.
Jordan’s Principle is a child first principle named in memory of Jordan River Anderson. Jordan was a First Nations child from Norway House Cree Nation in Manitoba. Born with complex medical needs, Jord ...
Tags: Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, Boudreau vs Community Services, Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Federal Court of Canada, Government of Canada, Harper Government, House of Commons, Jeremy Meawasige, Jonavan Meawasige, Jordan River Anderson, Jordan’s Principle case, Justice Leonard Mandamin, Manitoba, Maurina Beadle, Minister of Health and Wellness, National Chief Shawn Atleo, Norway House Cree Nation, Nova Scotia Continuing Care, Nova Scotia Supports for Persons with Disabilities, Philippa Pictou, Pictou Landing, Social Assistance Act
