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We Matter's Open Letter To The Federal Government And Indigenous Services Canada
Wanting to reach the decision-makers in charge, We Matter has prepared an open letter that will be sent out to the federal government and Indigenous services Canada. This letter highlights the campaign's expectations and call for action.
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Re: Immediate Suicide Prevention Funding for Indigenous Youth under Jordan’s Principle
We are writing to express our deep and urgent concern about the ongoing crisis of Indigenous youth suicide across Canada, and to call on the federal government to uphold its legal and moral obligation under Jordan’s Principle by providing immediate and sustained funding for community-led suicide prevention initiatives for Indigenous youth.
Jordan’s Principle, named in memory of Jordan River Anderson—a young Cree boy from Norway House Cree Nation who died in hospital while government agencies argued over who should pay for his home care—is a legal obligation. It ensures that First Nations children receive the public services they need, when they need them, without delay, denial, or disruption due to jurisdictional disputes. At its core, Jordan’s Principle upholds Indigenous children's rights, dignity, and well-being by guaranteeing equitable access to health, social, and educational supports.
Yet today, Indigenous children and youth continue to face disproportionately high rates of suicide compared to non-Indigenous peers. This is not only a national tragedy—it is an apparent and ongoing failure to protect the lives of Indigenous children and fulfill the promises of Jordan’s Principle.
One model of success is the Choose Life initiative, launched in April 2017 as a pilot program to support youth at risk of suicide in Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN). Developed as an extension of Jordan’s Principle, Choose Life allows communities to access fast-tracked funding through an agreement between NAN and Indigenous Services Canada. This funding supports local, culturally grounded programs tailored to each community’s needs, demonstrating the power and effectiveness of community-led, self-determined solutions.
In contrast, Western, top-down approaches to mental health continue to fail Indigenous youth, as they do not address the realities of settler colonialism, systemic racism, and cultural disconnection. Effective suicide prevention must be led by communities, rooted in Indigenous knowledge systems, and supported through sustained and accessible funding.
We are calling on the Government of Canada to:
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Uphold and strengthen Jordan’s Principle by making youth suicide prevention a fully funded and urgent priority
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Expand and make permanent community-led models like Choose Life across all regions;
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Collaborate with Indigenous leaders and youth to build mental wellness strategies rooted in cultural, spiritual, and land-based practices.
Jordan’s Principle is not just a policy but a matter of justice, equity, and human rights. The lives of Indigenous youth cannot wait.
We urge you to act now.
Sincerely,
We Matter