Blackfoot Confederacy Tribal Council has launched the Blackfoot Confederacy Jordan’s Principle Caregivers Survey as part of its Health Co-management (HCoM) initiative. The survey is intended to gather information directly from Blackfoot Confederacy caregivers about their experiences accessing Jordan’s Principle supports for children under the age of 18. The initiative focuses specifically on members of the Blackfoot Confederacy Nations who have sought Jordan’s Principle services within the last five years.

Jordan’s Principle was created to ensure First Nations children receive the services they require without delay or disruption due to jurisdictional disputes. While the principle is intended to remove barriers, the Blackfoot Confederacy is undertaking this survey to better understand how the process is functioning for its own members. The goal is to document both challenges and successful outcomes experienced by Blackfoot families navigating the system.

The survey asks caregivers to share information about their experiences submitting requests, the timelines involved, the types of services requested, and the outcomes of those requests. Collecting this information will help identify patterns and systemic issues affecting Blackfoot children and families. The findings will support the development of evidence-based recommendations aimed at improving coordination, responsiveness, and accessibility for Blackfoot Confederacy members.

Participation in the survey is voluntary and anonymous. It takes approximately 15–20 minutes to complete. The data collected will be handled in accordance with OCAP principles — Ownership, Control, Access, and Possession — ensuring that the information remains under the stewardship of First Nations leadership in Alberta and is used only for the purposes of this evaluation. The initiative is directed through the Health Co-management structure and overseen by its Co-chairs.

The survey is open exclusively to caregivers who are members of the Blackfoot Confederacy Nations and who have requested Jordan’s Principle services for a child within the past five years. The Confederacy is encouraging eligible caregivers to participate so that the experiences of Blackfoot families are accurately reflected in the data.

To acknowledge the time of participants, caregivers who complete the survey may choose to enter a draw for several appreciation prizes, including an iPad, one $200 gift card, and three $100 gift cards.

The survey is available online at:
https://srvy.pro/081FPH7/

Or by scanning the QR Code provided on the attached poster below. It will remain open until April 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM MST. Draw winners will be notified on May 4, 2026.

Information gathered through the survey will contribute to a clearer understanding of how Jordan’s Principle is operating for Blackfoot Confederacy families and will inform future efforts to strengthen access to services for Blackfoot children across the Confederacy.

For additional information regarding the survey or the evaluation process, contact:

Travis Yellow Wings,
TravisY@blackfootconfederacy.ca

Buffy Bromley-Grier
BFC Health Coordinator
BuffyB@blackfootconfederacy.ca