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K.I. First Nation holds grand opening for its new health centre

The federal government provided $18.5 million for the project.
KI Health Centre
KI FIrst Nation's new health centre at Big Trout Lake was officially opened Apr. 17, 2019 (submitted photo)

KITCHENUHMAYKOOSIB INNINUWUG FIRST NATION, ON — The approximately 1,000 residents of K.I. First Nation, 600 kilometres north of Thunder Bay, celebrated the official opening of its new health centre on Wednesday.

The Saggius Sainnawap Memorial Health Centre supports a range of services and programs related to public health and dental care, including children's oral health.

A federal government news release said office space was included in the project to improve the delivery of mental health initiatives as well.

Indigenous Services Canada invested $18.5 million in the project.

Minister Seamus O'Regan said the new facility "will improve the quality of health services to achieve better health outcomes and support the well-being of families."

The announcement quoted K.I. Chief Donny Morris as describing the health centre's opening as an important milestone for the remote First Nation.

 "This facility will provide a safe and functional space to serve our community members, staff and other health professionals," Morris said.

The federal government also recently announced $42 million in funding for a new school at K.I.

Construction is scheduled to start next year.




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