Norway House Indian Hospital official transition of health services to the Kinosew Sipi Nanatawiwekamik Health Centre of Excellence

September 18, 2025

September 18 th, 2025 – Kinosao Sipi Cree Nation, Treaty 5 Territory – Norway House, MB

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Norway House Indian Hospital official transition of health services to the Kinosew Sipi Nanatawiwekamik Health Centre of Excellence


We are pleased to share an important update with the community. Beginning September 26, 2025, the health services from the Norway House Indian Hospital will move to the New Kinosew Sipi Nanatwawiwekamik Health Centre of Excellence.


Why this move?

 The Norway House Indian Hospital has served us for over 70 years, However, the building is now outdated and no longer safe or suitable for the kind of care our people deserve. The new Health Centre of Excellence will provide a safe, modern space for care, better support for recruiting and keeping skilled doctors and nurses, Improved access to quality health services for all members of our nation.


Transition Plans

Ongomiizwin Health Services (OHS) is responsible for doctor services, including recruitment and scheduling, to make sure care continues without interruption.


Hospital leadership, Vince Henderson will continue to support health services during the transition.


OHS Medical Director Dr. Ian Whetter has stepped in as interim Chief of Staff following Doctor Leary’s resignation. He and his team will continue to oversee doctor coverage, on call services, and specialists’ rotations until a new Chief of Staff is hired.


Staffing and Scheduling

Starting in October, you can expect a full complement of doctors, continued rotation of specialists, including: OBS/gyn, echocardiology, rheumatology, pediatrics, and mental health services.


We anticipate that OHS and the new Chief of Staff will provide regular updates on physician services and if there are any changes in services.


Chief and Council will continue to work hard to advocate for better health services and to make sure care is respectful, reliable, and responsive.


Thank You

We appreciate your patience and support during this transition. This move represents a new chapter for health care in Norway House, and our focus remains on providing safe, quality, and patient center care for everyone.


For more info contact:

Florence Duncan

Director of Health

fduncan@nhcn.ca


Nanatawiwekamik Health Centre of Excellence

 Health Division

Office Administration

204-359-6704

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