The SLFNHA Board of Directors is made up of representatives from Tribal Councils and independent communities within the Sioux Lookout area, two elders, and one medical, non-voting representative.
The Board sets the Health Authority’s policies and directions and ensures these are implemented are followed. The strategic plan, implemented by the board members and SLFNHA management, sets the overall direction for the organization. The executive director is accountable to the board for delivering the strategic plan and for stewardship of resources.
The current Board of Directors for Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority are:
Howard Meshake
Board Chair
Aroland First Nation, Shibogama First Nations Council Representative
Samuel Mckay
Vice Chair
Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug First Nation, Independent First Nations Alliance Representative
Leona Kakepetum
Secretary/Treasurer
Keewaywin First Nation First Nation, Keewaytinook Okimakanak Representative
Cynthia Fiddler
Director
Sandy Lake First Nation, Sandy Lake First Nation Representative (Independent FN)
Alan Jethro Tait
Director
Sachigo Lake First Nation, Windigo First Nations Council Representative
Tanya Bottle
Director
Mishkeegogamang First Nation, Mishkeegogamang First Nation Representative (Independent FN)
Dr. Terri Farrell
Non-Voting Board Member
SLFNHA Medical Representative
Thomas Spade
SLFNHA Board Elder
Mishkeegogamang First Nation
Vacant
Board Member
Matawa First Nations Management Representative
Vacant
SLFNHA Board Elder (Female)
