CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19):
COVID-19 is a serious health threat, NITHA is working with local health authorities and Partner Communities and actively monitoring the situation daily. We continue to reassess the public health risk based on the best available evidence as the situation evolves.
February 24, 2021 - NITHA Partner Community Mental Health & Addictions Departments Adjusted Recommendations for Emergent Counselling Situation Guidelines
February 24, 2021 - MHO Special Letter COVID-19 Variants of Concern - ATTN: First Nations Residents in Northern Saskatchewan
February 17, 2021 - Public Service Announcement COVID-19 Outbreak Declared over for Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation
February 9, 2021 - Website Update Looking for Program Related Resources? Now listed under specific program areas.
January 22, 2021 - Public Service Announcement COVID-19 Outbreak Declaration for Buffalo River Dene Nation and Potential Exposure
January 18, 2021 - NITHA Partner Community Mental Health & Addiction Departments Recommendations for Emergent Counselling Situation Guidelines
January 17, 2021 - Public Service Announcement COVID-19 Outbreak Declared Over for Sturgeon Lake First Nation
January 17, 2021 - Public Service Announcement COVID-19 Outbreak Declaration for Black Lake First Nation and Potential Exposure
January 15, 2021 - Public Service Announcement COVID-19 Outbreak Declaration for Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation
January 9, 2021 - Public Service Announcement COVID-19 Outbreak Declaration for Red Earth Cree Nation
January 5, 2021 - Public Service Announcement COVID-19 Outbreak Declaration for Kitsaki (La Ronge Reserve)
December 30, 2020 - Public Service Announcement Potential COVID-19 Exposure in Sturgeon Lake First Nation
December 24, 2020 - Media Release Saskatchewan RCMP works with Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) to ensure health and safety of individuals in northern communities
December 15, 2020 - Contact Information COVID-19 Mental Wellness Supports 2020
December 11, 2020 - Public Service Announcement Advisory for Northern Saskatchewan Residents: Avoid Non-Essential Travel Outside the North
The Partnership
About NITHA
Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) is the only First Nations Organization of its kind in the country. NITHA is comprised of the Prince Albert Grand Council, Meadow Lake Tribal Council, Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation, and Lac La Ronge Indian Band and each has extensive experience in health service delivery. The Partners formally joined together in 1998 to create NITHA to deliver a service known as “Third Level.”
What We Do
Medical Health Officer Services
Communicable Disease Prevention and Management
Disease Surveillance and Health Status
Immunization Support
Nursing Support
Advisory Services to 2nd Level
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PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS
33
FIRST NATION COMMUNITIES
47
ON RESERVE POPULATION
55000
POPULATION SERVED