The Inuvik Native Band says it will use $1.6 million provided through the federal Jordan’s Principle to offer more programming for youth aged up to 18.
In a news release on Friday, the band said the money would pay for a new 14-passenger van to drive youth to activities, as well as funding on-the-land, cultural, health, education and recreation programs.
“This is a great day for our Band and for the expansion of services to our children and youth,” Chief Robert Charlie-Tetlichi was quoted as saying.
“Without the passion and commitment of many, this funding and more would not have been possible.”
Jordan’s Principle is named for Jordan River Anderson, a boy from Norway House Cree Nation in Manitoba, whose death brought about change in the way governments take responsibility for funding the needs of First Nations children.
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Since 2016, funds paid out under Jordan’s Principle amount to more than $3.5 billion.
