Chief’s Council on Health

The Sioux Lookout area Chiefs Council on Health (CCOH) was formed in March 2004 (Resolution 04/46) by the Sioux Lookout Zone Chiefs.

The role of the CCOH is to “provide ongoing political direction, advocacy, and oversight in achieving First Nations self-determination over the regional health care system as mandated by the Sioux Lookout area Chiefs.”

The CCOH is committed to moving forward in developing strategies on transforming the regional health system based on the First Nation right to self-determination. The CCOH Terms of Reference have been updated as of 2024, to include an increased focus on its political role and to define its relationship with the SLFNHA Board of Directors. Together, a pathway forward will be co-developed based on the direction and feedback from community leadership and membership.

Membership of the CCOH is comprised of representatives from five Tribal Councils, two independent First Nations, one Treaty #3 area representative, and two Elders.