Service targeted to:

• First Nations children
• 17 or 18 years and younger, depending on the province 
• who permanently live in Canada (does not matter if the child lives on a reserve, in a city, or a rural area)
• and meets one of the conditions listed below

One of the following eligibility criteria must be met:

• are registered or qualify to be registered under the Indian Act 
• have one parent or guardian who is registered or qualify to be registered under the Indian Act
• are acknowledged by their nation for the purpose of Jordan's Principle 

A person is considered an adult at age 18 in 6 provinces (Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec and Saskatchewan) and at age 19 in 4 provinces and the 3 territories (British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, and Yukon).

 To access service:

• contact Jordan's Principle Alberta Regional Focal Point- Alberta Region Office, or the 24 / 7 call centre to determine if an application is required (if application is required, applicant will be provided forms and assisted in filling them out and submitting them)
• visit website for more information
• find application forms online
• find Jordan's Principle Handbook PDF online
• or visit website for Indigenous Services Canada - Alberta Region Office information

Parent or guardian, a child 16 and older, or an authorized representative of child, parent, or guardian can complete the application.