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The Tyendinaga Mohawk Council of the Kenhtè:ke Kanyen’kehà:ka (Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte) is stepping in to ensure that 67 MBQ children with special needs will have the support they need for the 2025-26 school year.
The council says families have faced delays in federal approvals under Jordan’s Principle, a policy meant to guarantee First Nations children equal access to services. Without timely funding, many children risked losing vital supports such as Education Assistants and therapeutic services.
As an emergency measure, the council will cover the costs so children with completed Jordan’s Principle applications can attend school this fall with the proper help in place.
Indigenous Services Canada has not confirmed if it will reimburse these expenses. The council says the decision was difficult but necessary to protect children’s right to education.
The funding will apply only for the 2025-26 school year, while advocacy continues for long-term solutions.
Written by Emily Chatwood
