Families in Behchokǫ̀ can get free help this week applying for services like speech therapy, dental care, food assistance, and mental health supports. The Tłı̨chǫ Government‘s Healing and Community Wellness department is bringing a Jordan’s Principle coordinator to the Wellness Office on July 2 and 3, 2026.
Coordinator Rosella Sewi will be available from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days to guide parents and caregivers through the application process. Jordan’s Principle ensures First Nations children can get the products and services they need without delays or denials.
The program covers a wide range of supports, including vision and dental care, speech therapy, food assistance, and mental health services. Families are encouraged to fill out an intake form ahead of the visit. Starting early helps speed up reviews and gets funding and services moving faster, according to the Tłı̨chǫ Government.
Funding for Jordan’s Principle was recently renewed. In February 2026, Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty announced $1.55 billion to keep the program running until March 31, 2027. Since July 2016, more than 10 million supports have been approved for children across Canada.
Jordan’s Principle is named after Jordan River Anderson, a five-year-old from Norway House Cree Nation in Manitoba. He died in 2005 after federal and provincial governments argued over who would pay for his home care, leaving him in hospital for two years despite being cleared to live with a family.
The Healing and Community Wellness department focuses on strengthening the mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being of Tłı̨chǫ citizens. Families who want to start the intake process early can contact Rosella Sewi at (867) 447-0146.
