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Program:
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Band Representative Services - Jordan's Principle
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Address:
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c/o c/o Ginoogaming First Nation Band Office
PO Box 89 c/o Ginoogaming First Nation Band Office
Longlac, ON
P0T 2A0
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Street Address:
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107 Poplar Cres
Ginoogaming First Nation
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Location:
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- Band Representative Services Building is located at Poplar Cres in the community of Ginoogaming First Nation
- Closest intersection is at Poplar Cres and Chapais Point Rd
- Situated near the Band Office/Community Hall
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Accessibility Notes:
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Partially Accessible: Parking - one accessible parking spot; Entrance - Not Accessible; Washroom - Not Accessible
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Service Description:
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Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Ginoogaming First Nation- Tribal Council: Matawa First Nations Management
- Political Territorial
Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)Treaty #9
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
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Application:
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- Completed consent form and application required
- Contact the Jordan's Principle 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
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Ginoogaming 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
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Area Served:
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Ginoogaming First Nation
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