By Shari Narine  Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Past and continued treatment of her daughter Mercy through Jordan’s Principle is an indication that Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) is failing to put the needs of First Nations children first, says Crystal Jacobs. In May 2022, Jacobs began legal action in the Ontario Superior Court against ISC, which funds Jordan’s Principle. She is asking for $5.35 million for general and special damages. Her statement of claim alleges that “Mercy was discriminated against due to the level of care that she requires.” Jordan’s Principle is a `child first’ principle which requires the government of first contact to consider and evaluate the needs of each First Nations child to ensure they can access services when they need them. It is not a program, but “a

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