MONTREAL LAKE CREE NATION, TREATY 6 TERRITORY,
SK, July 10, 2024 /CNW/ - Today, Chief
Joyce Naytowhow McLeod of the
Montreal Lake Cree Nation, along with Council, Elders, community
members, and representatives from Indigenous Services Canada,
celebrated the grand opening of the community's new healthcare
facility in northern Saskatchewan.
The new facility includes 1,339m2 of space for primary care
(nursing), communicable disease control, homecare, dental and
medical transportation. The holistic and culturally sensitive
health care services are delivered by the community's nurse
practitioners, RN(AAP) nurses, home care nurses, dental therapist,
community health representatives, medical transportation
coordinators, clerks, and drivers, maintenance personnel, security,
and laboratory technician.
The Montreal Lake Cree Nation contributed financially to the
capital project working collaboratively with the federal
government to see the completion of the health infrastructure
project. The facility is now the centre of holistic health care
support and services to approximately 2,500 residents of the
Montreal Lake Cree Nation.
Quotes
"Today the Montreal Lake Cree Nation realized a dream of
delivering quality, holistic health care services to the nation 24
hours all year round. This grand opening celebrates our new health
facility where everyone is treated with respect and dignity."
Chief Joyce Nayatowhow McLeod
Montreal Lake Cree Nation
"Generations of people will be able to get the quality care they
deserve in this new facility. Congratulations to Chief Nayatowhow
McLeod and Council, the community healthcare providers, and the
members of the Montreal Lake Cree Nation. This is a crucial step in
ensuring everyone has a fair chance to succeed."
The Honourable Patty Hajdu
Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for
FedNor
Quick facts
- Indigenous Services Canada provided $7
million towards this project.
- Montreal Lake Cree Nation is a Woodland Cree First Nation in
northern Saskatchewan with
approximately 4,000 members.
- Through the Government of Canada's Health Facilities Program, Indigenous
Services Canada works with First Nations and Inuit communities to
provide funding for infrastructure that support the delivery of
health-related programs and services.
Associated links
- Health Facilities Program (canada.ca)
- Welcome to Montreal Lake Cree Nation
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SOURCE Indigenous Services Canada