Brokenhead Ojibway Nation to Break Ground on Jordan’s Principle Building
November 9, 2026
Treaty One Territory, Manitoba
Jesse Nobess
Brokenhead Ojibway Nation to Break Ground on Jordan’s Principle Building
The ceremony will be held on November 10, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m., to celebrate the groundbreaking for the Jordan’s Principle Building—a place for our children, youth, and families to receive the programming and services they have waited so long to receive. They will also have access to Anishinaabe learning, wellness workshops, and cultural knowledge sharing.
For Immediate Release
Brokenhead Ojibway Nation, Manitoba — November 9, 2026 — Brokenhead Ojibway Nation (BON) will host a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Jordan’s Principle Building on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, marking an important step towards providing services and supports to our children and youth. This milestone reflects the Nation’s commitment to healing, wellness, and healthy living for children, youth, and families. The Jordan’s Principle Building will provide the appropriate space for access to much-needed health, social, and educational products, services, and supports in a culturally appropriate environment.
The ceremony will take place at the Jordan’s Principle Building site located on Bison Drive East in Brokenhead Ojibway Nation, beginning at 10:00 a.m. A community feast will follow the ceremony.
The BON Jordan’s Principle team works towards ensuring BON children do not experience gaps, delays, or denial of government services because they are First Nations. Children require access to needed health, social, and educational products, services, and supports, with decisions guided by substantive equality, culturally appropriate services, and the best interests of the child.
The new Jordan’s Principle Building will provide a dedicated, and culturally appropriate environment designed to support the delivery of services and supports that promote the well-being of children, youth, and families.
“This building represents more than a capital project. It represents our responsibility to our children and youth by ensuring they have access to the services and supports they need for a healthy future. We must all work together to provide services to our children in culturally appropriate environments,” said Chief Gordon Bluesky. “By giving our children and youth services close to home along with Anishinaabe teachings, we are creating opportunities for them to learn the stories and develop the skills, values, and sense of responsibility passed down by our ancestors.”
The project reflects Brokenhead Ojibway Nation’s ongoing commitment to child and youth wellness, family well-being, and Indigenous-led programming rooted in the Nation’s traditions and priorities. Designed as more than a building, the Jordan’s Principle Building will serve as a foundation for prevention, protection, connection, and long-term community wellness. It will offer an accessible and culturally grounded setting where children and youth can receive support and services while maintaining strong connections to family, community, language, and culture. The project was made possible through the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal 41 process as a capital asset supporting the delivery of services for children, youth, and families.
The groundbreaking ceremony will include cultural protocol, opening and project remarks, a ceremonial groundbreaking, photographs, and a community feast. Brokenhead Ojibway Nation invites community members, partners, project representatives, government dignitaries, and members of the media to join in celebrating this important step forward. The event will recognize the collective efforts that are helping create a safer, stronger, and more supportive future for the Nation’s children and families.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Bison Drive East, Brokenhead Ojibway Nation
Community Feast: To follow the ceremony
About Brokenhead Ojibway Nation (BON)
Brokenhead Ojibway Nation is a Treaty 1 Nation located northeast of Winnipeg along Highway 59. BON is committed to strengthening community wellness, creating opportunities for children and youth, and advancing programs and services grounded in Anishinaabe culture, language, teachings, and self-determination.
Media Contact
Pamela Kent
Director, Brokenhead Ojibway Nation
204-599-9643