The consequences of “benevolent” colonial powers and structural inequities in the implementation of Jordan’s Principle in Manitoba, Canada
Jordan’s Principle is a legal requirement for the Canadian government to address gaps in services for First Nations children and ensure timely services that meet their needs and best interests. This article synthesizes and discusses some of the key research findings described in a report on the impl...
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crsagepubl:10.1177/11771801241255144 2024-09-30T14:34:58+00:00 The consequences of “benevolent” colonial powers and structural inequities in the implementation of Jordan’s Principle in Manitoba, Canada Gerlach, Alison J Sinha, Vandna Lach, Lucy Balfour, Marcel Flett, Maryann E 2024 http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/11771801241255144 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/11771801241255144 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full-xml/10.1177/11771801241255144 en eng SAGE Publications https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ AlterNative: An International Journal of Indigenous Peoples volume 20, issue 3, page 494-504 ISSN 1177-1801 1174-1740 journal-article 2024 crsagepubl https://doi.org/10.1177/11771801241255144 2024-09-17T04:37:44Z Jordan’s Principle is a legal requirement for the Canadian government to address gaps in services for First Nations children and ensure timely services that meet their needs and best interests. This article synthesizes and discusses some of the key research findings described in a report on the implementation of Jordan’s Principle in Manitoba, produced by a team of academic researchers in partnership with the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs. Findings provide insights into a relational approach to the implementation of Jordan’s Principle and inter-related structural factors that constrain the efficacy of this approach. Findings reinforce the need for First Nations–led processes and Jordan’s Principle policies that fully fund and support First Nations in addressing high caseloads and growing waiting lists, complex responsibilities, stress and staff turnover, administrative burden, and inadequate physical and digital infrastructure. Sufficient resources for First Nations capacity enhancement initiatives and regional coordination and support are also identified priorities. Article in Journal/Newspaper First Nations SAGE Publications Canada AlterNative: An International Journal of Indigenous Peoples |
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Jordan’s Principle is a legal requirement for the Canadian government to address gaps in services for First Nations children and ensure timely services that meet their needs and best interests. This article synthesizes and discusses some of the key research findings described in a report on the implementation of Jordan’s Principle in Manitoba, produced by a team of academic researchers in partnership with the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs. Findings provide insights into a relational approach to the implementation of Jordan’s Principle and inter-related structural factors that constrain the efficacy of this approach. Findings reinforce the need for First Nations–led processes and Jordan’s Principle policies that fully fund and support First Nations in addressing high caseloads and growing waiting lists, complex responsibilities, stress and staff turnover, administrative burden, and inadequate physical and digital infrastructure. Sufficient resources for First Nations capacity enhancement initiatives and regional coordination and support are also identified priorities. |
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Gerlach, Alison J Sinha, Vandna Lach, Lucy Balfour, Marcel Flett, Maryann E The consequences of “benevolent” colonial powers and structural inequities in the implementation of Jordan’s Principle in Manitoba, Canada |
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Gerlach, Alison J Sinha, Vandna Lach, Lucy Balfour, Marcel Flett, Maryann E |
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The consequences of “benevolent” colonial powers and structural inequities in the implementation of Jordan’s Principle in Manitoba, Canada |
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The consequences of “benevolent” colonial powers and structural inequities in the implementation of Jordan’s Principle in Manitoba, Canada |
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The consequences of “benevolent” colonial powers and structural inequities in the implementation of Jordan’s Principle in Manitoba, Canada |
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The consequences of “benevolent” colonial powers and structural inequities in the implementation of Jordan’s Principle in Manitoba, Canada |
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The consequences of “benevolent” colonial powers and structural inequities in the implementation of Jordan’s Principle in Manitoba, Canada |
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consequences of “benevolent” colonial powers and structural inequities in the implementation of jordan’s principle in manitoba, canada |
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