The Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority was established in March 1990, and works under the direction of the First Nations' leadership and in accordance with its goals of self-government and self-determination to represent and address the health needs of the thirty First Nation communities in the Sioux Lookout Zone.

The Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority therefore places a high Priority on the functions of:

1. Coordinating the delivery of high quality, culturally sensitive health care service;

2. Playing a leadership role in the development of First Nations health policy;

3. Facilitating advocacy of clients rights and wishes;

4. Educating health care providers and recipients of their rights and responsibilities within a changing health care system; and

5. Integrating the planning and provision of individualized, community-based and institution-based health and social services.