Inuit Child First Initiative
Provided by: Government of Canada - Indigenous Services Canada - AKA: ISC
Service Description
Ensures Inuit children have access to the essential government funded health, social and educational products, services and supports they need, when they need them.
Examples of the services covered include, but are not limited to:
Health:
Examples of the services covered include, but are not limited to:
Health:
- Mobility aids
- Wheelchair ramps
- Services from Elders
- Assessments and screenings
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Mental health services
- Therapeutic services such as speech therapy, physiotherapy and occupational therapy
- Land-based activities
- Respite care (individual or group)
- Specialized programs based on cultural beliefs and practices
- Specialized school transportation
- Tutoring services
- Teaching assistants
- Psycho-educational assessments
- Assistive technology and electronics
- School supplies
Information
Eligibility:
All Inuit children, no matter where they live in Kanata / Canada, can request funding through the Inuit Child First Initiative. They must be recognized by an Inuit land claim organization and under the age of majority in their province/territory of residence.
Fees:
No fees
How to Access:
Call or email
Documents Required:
Varies
Language:
English * French
Coverage Area:
Kanata / Canada
Service Locations & Contact Info
- Halifax, NS B3J 2L4
- Coverage Area:Kanata / Canada
- Disabilities Access:Wheelchair access to main entrance via ramp * Automated doors
- Mon:8:30am - 4:30pm
Tue:8:30am - 4:30pm
Wed:8:30am - 4:30pm
Thu:8:30am - 4:30pm
Fri:8:30am - 4:30pm
- Jordan's Principle Call Centre Atlantic Region Phone hours
- Toll-Free Number
Across Canada * National Jordan's Principle Call Centre * 1-855-JP-CHILD * 24/7 Support Line
1-855-572-4453
