This December, help Geordie tell the story of Jordan River Anderson

Due to the withdrawal of a major funder from our upcoming season show, Jordan, Geordie needs your help.

Geordie wants to ensure that the story of Jordan River Anderson can be still shared. This story is far too important not to share, regardless of the financial implications: there is no reconciliation without truth, and it’s unacceptable that the government is still failing to meet the healthcare needs of Indigenous youth and their communities in their times of need. By sharing this story with hundreds of audience members, Geordie hopes to raise awareness around Jordan’s Principle, and the work that still needs to be done to continue to strive for reconciliation.

Who Is Jordan River Anderson?

Jordan was a young boy from Norway House Cree Nation in Manitoba who was born with significant health issues. Due to ongoing disagreements between the provincial and federal governments as to who would be responsible for paying for Jordan’s at-home care, Jordan unfortunately passed away at the age of 5 in the hospital, having never been able to live in his own home.

What Is Jordan’s Principle?

After the passing of Jordan River Anderson, Canada’s House of Common passed Jordan’s Principle, a child-first policy to ensure Indigenous youth have full and immediate access to the healthcare and social services they need.

Despite the fact that urgent requests are supposed to be processed within 24 hours, over 40,000 applications for Jordan’s Principle assistance are currently stuck in a backlog, leaving First Nations children without critical support for education, medical supplies and services, food, and more. As of November 22, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has ordered the federal government to address this crisis, with a detailed plan of action due by December 10. While this is a critical first step in resolving the crisis, the backlog persists, with new requests coming in every day. It’s time to ensure First Nations children receive the support they need and deserve.

On Giving Tuesday, we launched a fundraising campaign to help reduce this unexpected financial shortfall, with a total goal of $50,000.

While Geordie is committed to presenting Jordan regardless of the costs to our organization, we need our community’s support now more than ever. Donations can be made below. All donations are eligible for a tax receipt.

If you are unable to donate at this time, or you would like to help us spread the word, please share our campaign with your friends, family, and community. Better yet, make a donation AND spread the word!

Your support is more than a contribution — it’s a lifeline.

English-language theatre companies in Quebec are more than just creative hubs—they serve as vital cultural bridges, connecting diverse communities across language lines. In a province with distinct cultural and linguistic dynamics, Geordie fosters understanding, dialogue, and inclusion through the universal language of storytelling. Supporting Geordie means supporting the arts as a force for unity and shared experience in a region where those values are more important than ever.

From our Geordie family to you, we thank you for your continued support.

Our campaign is off to a great start, with 10k already raised! Help us get to 20k, and the Jaclyn Fisher Foundation has generously pledged to match your donation. There’s never been a better time to give!