Matawa NIHB Navigators

Matawa NIHB Navigators The program designed to help individuals maintain their health, prevent disease, assist in detecting and managing illnesses, injuries, and disabilities.

The Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program is a national program which is designed to support First Nations people in reaching an overall health status that is comparable with Canadians. It may cover the costs of some, or all of the following:

Dental
Medical Supplies & Equipment
Medical Transportation
Eye & Vision Care
Short-term Crisis Intervention Mental Health Counselling
Health Benefits outside of Canada

09/01/2025

Happy Long Weekend!

We have lots of amazing programming for the month of September. Posters to follow with more details!

Please note that I have returned to work. You can reach me at 807-630-1331 or through the Matawa NIHB Navigator page. Pl...
05/12/2025

Please note that I have returned to work. You can reach me at 807-630-1331 or through the Matawa NIHB Navigator page.
Please refrain from contacting my personal Facebook account. Thank you.

04/15/2025

Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority Vice President-Regional Services, Monica Hemeon, hosted CBC journalist, Shyloe Fagan, on a trip to Kingfisher Lake First Nation this winter. During this trip the journalist got to see first hand what it is like for First Nations clients to navigate the many challenges when traveling for medical appointments or emergencies. Click the link in the comment section below for the full story:

04/11/2025

Getting in touch with a Meno Weecheeheeway Patient Navigator is now easier! If you are a community member traveling for medical and you need assistance of any kind call the number below:
807-737-6162

Patient Navigators are available to assist clients with navigating ISC-NIHB issues, translation with your doctor/medical professional, accommodation issues, and so much more. If you have any other questions email:
navigator@slfnha.com

01/06/2025
Most Matawa offices will be closed except for on-call crisis services - see more here: https://bit.ly/3BmamWT and the Ma...
12/16/2024

Most Matawa offices will be closed except for on-call crisis services - see more here: https://bit.ly/3BmamWT and the Matawa Safe Sobering Site. The Matawa Safe Sobering Site is open during the holidays 24/7 each day and their number is 1-807-632-0639.

08/02/2024

One of the NIHB Client Navigators , Elizabeth Wapoose, will be on annual leave from August 6th to August 12th.
Please contact Cheryl Suganaqueb if you need advocacy with accessing services from NIHB.

We are collecting names of clients that have missed medical appointments due to NIHB not making proper arrangements. Ple...
07/31/2024

We are collecting names of clients that have missed medical appointments due to NIHB not making proper arrangements.
Please inbox the page or email one of us navigator with your name and your appointment date.
For your privacy do not comment on this post.
Thank you ☺️

06/17/2024

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Thunder Bay, ON
P7B2X9

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