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Jordan’s Principle
Jordans Principle is funding from the Government of Canada to help First Nations Children under 18 living on or off reserve. This funding can help with the cost of assessments, therapies, educational related needs and more. Contact the First Nations Health Consortium for help with applications and payments.
Website: https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1568396042341/1568396159824
First Nations Health Consortium
The First Nations Health Consortium supports First Nations and Inuit children and families with Jordan’s Principle applications in Alberta to ensure children and youth can access required services or supports they need, in line with the Jordan’s Principle child-first legal ruling.
Phone: 1-844-558-8748
Website: https://abfnhc.com/
BearPaw Legal Resources
BearPaw is a department of Native Counselling Services of Alberta. They produce and distribute public legal education resources for Indigenous Peoples in Alberta that are culturally-relevant. They designed resources to support self-determination amongst Indigenous individuals and families who can confidently navigate legal systems that affect their lives. They aim to make legal information accessible to those most in need. BearPaw resources can also be used by those in government, non-profit, education, and others who support Indigenous individuals.
Phone: (780) 451-4002
Email: bearpawlegal@ncsa.ca
Website: https://bearpawlegalresources.ca/contact-us
Indigenous Disability Canada – National Indigenous Navigation Services (NINS)
The IDC National Indigenous Navigation Services is a free, nation-wide program that supports eligible Indigenous, Métis and Inuit persons and families navigate federal, provincial/territorial and regional disability-related benefits. They support indigenous peoples free of charge with the Disability Tax Benefit (DTC), Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP), Canada Disability Benefit (CDB), Canada Pension Plans (CPP), Provincial Income Assistance Programs and more.
Website: www.bcands.bc.ca
General Funding & Financial Information
See funding that is available to all Albertans including Indigenous Autistic children, youth & adults
Website for Child & Youth Funding: https://autismcalgary.com/information/youth-funding-and-financial/
Website for Adult Funding: https://autismcalgary.com/information/adult-funding-financial/