CONTACT INFORMATION
Office Phone:  (204) 367-2247
Fax: (431) 317-0712
​Jordan's Principle Manager - Evelyn Gudmundson
Email:  [email protected]

Jordan's principle

Jordan's Principle - Little Star Lodge was formed in 2017 to support the Jordan’s Principle Child First Initiative. Little Star Lodge is a family centered program that assists and supports all  children. Families are supported in their journeys to achieve their goals and potential while remaining in their home community. The program helps families by support services such as respite, day and afterschool program, case management, and most importantly, advocating for their child/ren.
The Little Star Lodge wants to assist with the children to becoming contributing members of our community.
Little Star Lodge will work in conjunction with other programs in the community to support inclusion, the program is not designed to replace existing programming.

Who is eligible?
Who Can Apply for Jordan’s Principle in Sagkeeng?
  • All children regularly living on-reserve in Sagkeeng aged 0-18 or 19 are eligible for products, services and supports, no matter where they live.
  • Under Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) policy, non-status children on-reserve are being considered eligible for coverage under Jordan’s Principle.
  • Who can apply?
    • Parents or guardians caring for a First Nations child as defined above.
    • A First Nations child above 16 years of age can apply for themselves.
    • An authorized representative of the child, parent or guardian.
A request for a group of children from multiple families or parents can be submitted by:
  • Any of the above.
  • A community or service provider.
  • A Service Coordinator, Case Manager or Navigator.
  • Some examples of group requests include: respite care; after-school support programs; educational assistants; transportation to school; and local therapeutic specialists. 

services
Occupational Therapy (OT)
OT focuses on helping people with a physical, sensory, or cognitive disability be independent as possible in all areas of their lives. OT can help kids with various needs improve their cognitive, physical, sensory, and motor skills and enhance their self-esteem and sense of accomplishment.
 
Behavioral Services
We work together with the family or support network to understand the purpose of the challenging behavior, and develop, implement and monitor behavior intervention strategies.
 
Respite Care
Respite care is planned temporary care provided to caregivers of a child. Respite is provided in the Little Star Lodge or through day programs such as camp provided by a trained respite worker. 

Speech Language Therapy & Physiotherapy
Speech-Language Pathology Services help teach, prevent, assess and treat children with communication disorders or delays, their families, and other care providers. Physiotherapists work with you if you have problems with gross motor skills such as sitting, walking, running, balance, strength and endurance.

Afterschool Programs
The afterschool program is designed to help children with social, educational, and physical development. 

Child Development Programs
Observe and relay therapy goals to family and work on goals as directed by therapist. Provide programs and visits to assist with therapy goals. Create interactive day programs for children one on one or in group. Provide positive & supportive relationships with children and their families.
 
Community Based Programs
Some of the community-based programming we offer include Boys & Girls Club, Mommy & Me Playgroups, Summer Day Camps, Physical activities in community (Gym Nights), Cultural/Traditional groups such as drumming & singing, Cooking classes for children. These programs/activities are open to all!