Sahtu Health & Social Services Authority
Box 340
Norman Wells, NT X0E 0V0
Telephone: (867) 587-3650
Fax: (867) 587-3436
Website: http://www.shssa.org/
General Overview
The Sahtu region encompasses the Sahtu Land Claim Region in the central Mackenzie Valley. Norman Wells is the administrative headquarters and regional centre with a population of 800. The Sahtu Health and Social Services Authority came into effect on April 1, 2005.
Profile of Communities/Population
The Sahtu Authority serves 5 communities as follows:
|
Community |
Population |
|---|---|
| Colville Lake | 147 |
|
565 |
|
|
567 |
|
|
800 |
|
|
566 |
|
|
Total Population |
2,645 |
Facilities by Community
Once the Authority is fully established, it will be responsible for health and social services facilities, including but not limited to the following:
| Community |
Facility Name |
Description |
| Colville Lake | Colville Lake Health Station | Health Station Served by Norman Wells |
| Colville Lake Social Services | ||
| Deline | Deline Health Centre/Res/Garage | Health Centre |
| Deline Social Services | Social Services Office | |
| Fort Good Hope | Fort Good Hope Health Centre | Health Centre |
| Fort Good Hope Social Services | Social Services Office | |
| Norman Wells | Norman Wells Health Centre | Health Centre |
| Norman Wells Social Services | Social Services Office | |
| Tulita | Tulita Health Centre | Health Centre |
| Tulita Social Services | Social Services Office |