Unama'ki Jordan's Principle

05/29/2026

🚨 Friendly Reminder! 🚨
Today (May 29th) is your final chance to submit reimbursement forms for May 2026.
⏰ Forms are due by 4:30 PM TODAY – no exceptions!
📣FYI: you must have a current approval for the new fiscal 2026-2027 year. Please refer back to your congrats letter if you are unsure. 📣

Click the link below to complete and submit your forms:
🔗https://form.jotform.com/240864158487064

05/28/2026

Still thinking about joining an Autism Education Sessions? There’s still time!

Free online Autism Education Sessions for families of preschool-aged children with autism continue through June. Learn about autism, get practical strategies for everyday life, and explore supports available across Nova Scotia.

Session topics include behaviour, communication, toileting, sleep, mealtimes, transition to school, and more.

https://iwkhealth.ca/provincial-preschool-autism-service/autism-education-series

Hosted by the Provincial Preschool Autism Service (PPAS) — a partnership between IWK Health, Nova Scotia Health, Hearing and Speech Nova Scotia, and Autism Nova Scotia.

05/27/2026

Kwe’/Greetings everyone,

A unique opportunity for students and educators through The Howl Experience.

Led by the Land: Banff Youth Leadership Gathering
📍 Banff, Canmore & Kananaskis, Alberta
📅 November 6–9, 2026
🗓 Registration deadline: June 5, 2026

This national gathering will bring together approximately 130 Indigenous and non-Indigenous high school students and 40-50 educators from across Canada for a land-based leadership experience grounded in connection, community, and learning from the land.

✨ What to expect:

▪️Land-based learning in the Rockies (Lake Minnewanka, Bow Glacier, Cave and Basin National Historic Site)
▪️Youth leadership development through hands-on, outdoor experiences
▪️Cross-cultural learning guided by Indigenous and Western ways of knowing
▪️Opportunities to connect with peers, Elders, Knowledge Holders, and community leaders from across Turtle Island
▪️Travel subsidies available for participating groups (support with flights/transportation)
🔗 Learn more & register:
www.experiencehowl.com/youth-conference

If you know teachers, schools, or youth organizations who may be interested, please feel free to share this opportunity.

For more information, please contact:
[email protected]

05/20/2026

📣 Reimbursement Reminder 📣
Just a reminder that May reimbursement forms must be submitted by Friday, May 29th, 2026, at 4:30 PM.
Please be sure to complete and submit your forms using the link below before the deadline. Thank you!
🔗https://form.jotform.com/240864158487064

05/15/2026

📢 Office Closure Notice 📢

All UNSM offices will be closed on Monday, May 18, in observance of Victoria Day. We will return to our regular hours of operation on Tuesday, May 19.

Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable long weekend! 🌷

05/15/2026

Please Share:

We'll be hosting an FASD Tea & Talk with FASD Consultant Linda Clarke on Monday, May 25th 4:30pm-6:30pm at ABMHS.

This is a safe space for anyone that would like to learn more and for those that need this support.

We will have TA workers available if you wanted to bring your child/ren.

To register, you can contact Lainey at 902-549-4610, scan the link on the poster or by clicking the following link:

https://forms.office.com/r/w6kV82y0Tb

Wela'liek

05/08/2026

Did you know we require updated Jordan’s Principle intake forms yearly for your children? If it’s been more than 1 year since you’ve updated an intake form, please take a few moments to visit the online intake form to update your child’s information. You can find the online form by using the link below:
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Please click the link to complete this form.

05/08/2026

On May 10th, we honour Jordan River Anderson, a young boy who spent his entire life in hospital, not because he had to, but because governments couldn’t agree on who should pay for his care.
He never got to grow up at home with his family.

His story led to Jordan’s Principle, a commitment that First Nations children receive the services they need, when they need them.

But the reality is, many children are still waiting.

Bear Witness Day is about more than awareness. It’s about remembering Jordan, recognizing ongoing inequities, and choosing to stand up.

How to take part:
🩵Host a teddy bear tea party
💛 Share a photo with your teddy bear
🩵 Learn and talk about Jordan’s Principle
💛 Advocate for equitable services for Indigenous children

Because every child deserves care, dignity, and a chance to grow up at home.
Be a witness. 🧸🩵

To learn more, visit:
🔗 https://fncaringsociety.com/bear-witness-day

05/05/2026

❤️

❤️Red Dress Day❤️

May 5th marks National Day of Awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People.

Today, we pause to honour and remember the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people whose lives have been stolen and voices silenced by violence.

Each red dress is a powerful symbol of those we've lost and a call for justice that still echoes through the hearts of those left behind. We wear red in solidarity, to raise awareness, and to stand beside the families and loved ones who continue to carry this pain every day.

Wear red. Speak their names. Never forget.

Take a moment to see what your community is doing and show your support. ❤️

05/01/2026

Save the Date – 2026 Summer Camp Applications open May 6!

Thank you for your patience as we’ve worked to plan meaningful and engaging summer experiences. This year, we’ll be using a new, more accessible application platform to better support families through the process. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage families to review the information on our website, and prepare ahead of launch day.

Here’s what to expect:

⭐ May 1 – Families can begin creating an account to prepare for launch day and add their camper details in advance, helping ensure a seamless process once the Applications open on May 6. Learn more: https://www.autismnovascotia.ca/programs/regional-summer-camps/

⭐ May 4 – The NEW Application Link will be shared through our website and social media. Please note: the forms on the link will not be live until May 6.

⭐ May 6 – Summer Camp Applications open at the following times:
• 11:00 AM – Ages 5–12 (Central, Annapolis Valley, South Shore, Strait Area, Cumberland, Cape Breton, Pictou)
• 12:00 PM – Ages 13–17 (Central, Annapolis Valley, South Shore, Strait Area, Cumberland, Cape Breton, Pictou)
• 1:00 PM – Ages 18+ (Central, Annapolis Valley, Strait Area, Cumberland, Cape Breton, Pictou)

Please Note: The South West Camp will be run through a community partner, YACRO. Registration for South West is now open, please visit https://respite.yacro.com/ to learn more.

⭐ May 31 – All families will be notified of their camper’s status, whether selected or not.

We know this year’s camps and locations may look a little different, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. View the 2026 Summer Camp FAQ to learn more: https://www.autismnovascotia.ca/?p=7105