Laine Helbling

Celebrating our 2026 Bursary Award Recipients

The Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority (SLFNHA) Bursary Program supports First Nations students in pursuing post-secondary education by helping to reduce financial barriers and

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF SERVICES: SLFNHA Thunder Bay Transportation Department

It is with deep regret that the Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority (SLFNHA) announces the closure of its Thunder Bay Medical Van Transportation Department, effective April 1, 2026. This decision was not made lightly — it is a direct result of Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) and Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) failing to fund the program proportionally to the actual, documented volume of clients served and adequate funding for SLFNHA employees along with program operating costs.