Keeseekoose – The Saulteaux Pelly Agency Health Alliance (SPAHA) broke ground today on a new multi-purpose health care facility on the Keeseekoose First Nation. The SPAHA facility will provide a full suite of services, including public health programming, palliative care, long-term care and mental health services, as well as host the Keeseekoose First Nation Community Health Centre, all for the communities of Cote First Nation, Keeseekoose First Nation, and The Key First Nation.
The facility is the result of a collaboration between the Saulteaux Pelly Agency Health Alliance Inc., the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health, and Indigenous Services Canada (ISC). Construction is expected to take up to 24 months to complete.
“Today marks a significant milestone as the Saulteaux Pelly Agency Health Alliance advances toward construction of a multi-purpose health facility. Once fully operational, SPAHA will provide primary health care, mental health programs and services, long-term care and palliative care for Indigenous Peoples both living on and off reserve. This exciting partnership between Indigenous communities, the Province of Saskatchewan, and Indigenous Services Canada embodies a new approach to health service delivery. Congratulations to all partners who made this possible!” – Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services