The SLFNHA Board of Directors is made up of representatives from Tribal Councils and independent communities within the Sioux Lookout area.
The Board sets the Health Authority’s policies and directions and ensures these are implemented and followed. The strategic plan, implemented by the board members and SLFNHA management, sets the overall direction for the organization. The President & CEO is accountable to the board for delivering the strategic plan and for stewardship of resources.
The current Board of Directors, elected in June 2024, are:
Cynthia Fiddler
Board Chair
Sandy Lake First Nation
Sandy Lake First Nation Representative (Independent FN)
Michelle Kakegamic R.N., BScN
Vice Chair
Muskrat Dam First Nation
Keewaytinook Okimakanak Representative
Tanya Bottle
Secretary/Treasurer
Mishkeegogamang Ojibway Nation
Mishkeegogamang Ojibway Nation Representative (Independent FN)
Howard Meshake
Director
Aroland First Nation
Shibogama First Nations Council Representative
Alan Jethro Tait
Director
Sachigo Lake First Nation
Windigo First Nations Council Representative
Samuel Mckay
Director
Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug
Independent First Nations Alliance Representative
Thomas Spade
SLFNHA Board Elder
Mishkeegogamang Ojibway Nation
Vacant
SLFNHA Board Elder (Female)
Vacant
Board Member
Matawa First Nations Management Representative