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By Connor McDowell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Brandon Sun The federal government said it will continue to reform Jordan\u2019s Principle as it announced $1.55 billion in funding on Thursday. Two western Manitoba First Nation chiefs welcomed the funding announcement, but are opposed to the changes introduced in 2025. The new funding is meant to provide immediate stability for the Jordan\u2019s Principle program, which underwent reform last year after the federal government complained of misuse. Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty acknowledged that there has been confusion about what a course-correction will look like. \u201cI know that the past few months have created much uncertainty for families,\u201d Gull-Masty said during a press conference in Ottawa on Thursday. \u201cWe have had the opportunity to speak with them and collaborate with them in looking… <\/p>\n

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By Connor McDowell, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Brandon Sun The federal government said it will continue to reform Jordan\u2019s Principle as it announced $1.55 billion in funding on Thursday. Two western Manitoba First Nation chiefs welcomed the funding announcement, but are opposed to the changes introduced in 2025. The new funding is meant to provide immediate stability for the Jordan\u2019s Principle program, which underwent reform last year after the federal government complained of misuse. Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty acknowledged that there has been confusion about what a course-correction will look like. \u201cI know that the past few months have created much uncertainty for families,\u201d Gull-Masty said during a press conference in Ottawa on Thursday. \u201cWe have had the opportunity to speak with them and collaborate with them in looking... <\/p>\n

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