Jordan’s Principle ‘not a suggestion,’ AMC grand chief says in call for full implementation

By Sam Thompson & Melissa Ridgen   Global News The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs (AMC)  has called for full implementation of Jordan’s Principle saying the program has been mismanaged by Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and   they want  the federal government to end its neglect and systemic failures when it comes to First Nations children. The AMC called for the full implementation of Jordan’s Principle, Friday saying ISC mismanagement has left the program in shambles and families without crucial health, education and social supports The AMC call comes after  Min. Patty Hajdu charged last month, Jordan’s Principle was no longer operating “within the spirit” of why it was created, and changes were under way to make sure spending aligns “with the long-term sustainability” of the program. “We feel that it’s time that we actually have much…

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