Treaty One Territory, Winnipeg, MB – Today, within Treaty One territory, Brokenhead Ojibway Nation has courageously advanced by potentially becoming the sole First Nation to hold Canada accountable for its failure to comply with the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal order.
Brokenhead Ojibway Nation has officially filed a formal complaint with the Canadian Human Rights Commission against Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), shedding light on systemic discrimination in the administration and distribution of Jordan’s Principle funding. The complaint exposes a pattern of unilateral restrictions, persistent delays, and unjust denials that have directly impacted the access of First Nations children to vital health, education, and social services.
Documented evidence provided by Brokenhead Ojibway Nation demonstrates that ISC’s issuance of the Jordan’s Principle Operational Bulletin on February 10, 2025, has resulted in arbitrary denials, prolonged processing times, and stringent service eligibility criteria. These detrimental measures have significantly limited the availability of essential resources such as food, shelter, medical supplies, therapies, cultural programming, recreational activities, and sensory equipment for Indigenous children.
Brokenhead Ojibway Nation is taking a bold stand against these harmful practices, advocating for the rights and well-being of First Nations youth who are disproportionately affected by these restrictions. By bringing attention to these injustices, the Nation aims to prompt meaningful change and ensure equitable access to critical services for all Indigenous communities.
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AMC Stands in Full Support of Brokenhead Ojibway Nation’s Human Rights Complaint Against Indigenous Services Canada: https://manitobachiefs.com/press_releases/amc-stands-in-full-support-of-brokenhead-ojibway-nation-sept3-2025/
