Jordan's Principle

Jordan's Principle

Inuit people

Metis people

First Nations

Examples of symbols

The Healing Circle is an important Aboriginal ritual that symbolizes healing and forgiveness.

Aboriginal individual who have contributed

How it Became What it is Today?

Louis Riel (Métis) – The founding father of Manitoba and a leader to the Métis people, Riel sought to preserve the rights and culture of the Métis among the encroachment of European influence across the country and into the west.

Aboriginal people

On December 12, 2007, the House of Commons unanimously supported a Private Member's motion stating that "the government should immediately adopt a child first principle, based on Jordan's Principle, to resolve jurisdictional disputes involving the care of First Nations children."

The federal response to Jordan's Principle is being implemented within the context of existing health and social programs.

Aboriginal symbols

What Is It?

Examples

Aboriginal Canadians are indigenous people In Canada. They are composed of Metis, Inuit and First Nations. The Metis peole are of Mixed race with First Nation and Europens. Inuits inhabit the Arctic regions such as Greenland and Canada. While the First Nations people are various aboriginals that are neither Inuit and Metis.

First Nations refer to North America as Turtle Island. The above image shows the interconnection of different species.

• Lead a major rebellion to take over Fort Garry (Center of fur trade in Red River area) and got hostages
• Made a provisional (temporary) government and became spokesperson of the Métis

Rebelled against the government

• Elected to the House of Commons three times, but he never took his seat was exiled by the Canadian government
• Negotiated with the Canadian government to create the Manitoba Act

Jordan’s Principle is a child first principle named in memory of Jordan River Anderson. Jordan was a First Native child from the Norway House Cree Nation in Manitoba. Born with complex medical needs, Jordan spent more than two years unnecessarily in the hospital while the Province of Manitoba and the Federal Government argued over who should pay for his at home care. Jordan died in hospital at the age of five years old, never having spent a day at home with family.

Aboriginal Key Issues in Canada

Aboriginal Events of Importance

1. Limited Access to Health Care

2.High Aboriginal Incarceration rate ( in prison)

3. Lack of Adequate housing

4. Racism against Aboriginals

Recent Aboriginal Land Disputes in Canada

1. Oka Crisis (1990)

2. Caledonia (1995-2009

Aboriginal Autonomy in Canada

1. Creation of Nunavut (1999)

2. Aboriginal organizations that fight for the rights of FN:

Assembly of First Nations (AFN)

Congress of Aboriginal People (CAP)

Métis National Council (MNC)

Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC)

Aboriginal Traditions and Challenges

1.Aboriginal languages: Elders and residential school survivors are trying hard to speak and teach their children aboriginal languages

2. Aboriginal ceremonies: Many young Aboriginals are learning their ancient traditions such as the Pow-wow, sun dance, potlatch

Aboriginal leaders responses to modern-day pressures

Aboriginal leaders have used the Internet, TV, and social media to communicate about aboriginal issues of concern