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Currently accepting new patients - open to all Matawa members, First Nations, Inuit, Métis and Non-Indigenous clients without a Health Care Provider - complete an application on the website
Program: Thunder Bay - 523 Algoma St N - Matawa Health Co-operative Clinic  
Organization: Matawa First Nations Management
Chief's Council
Health and Social Services
Phone Numbers: 807-346-2370
Toll-Free: 1-833-625-3611
Email: mhc-reception@matawa.on.ca
Website: www.matawa.on.ca/corporations/matawa-health-co-ope...
Address:
523 Algoma St N
Thunder Bay, ON
P7A 5C2
Location:
  • Located at Algoma St N in the N ward of Thunder Bay
  • Closest intersection is at Algoma St N and MacDougall St
  • Situated in the former Dawson Court near the Thunder Bay Jail
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible    Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm


Walk In Clinic: Tue 1 pm-4 pm, Fri 8:30 am-12 noon
Public Contacts: Cheryl Shultz - Clinic Manager
Frances Wesley - Executive Director
Service Description: Serves as a non-political Chiefs Council which provides support and advisory services to nine member First Nation communities

  • Provides healthcare services for all members within the nine Matawa First Nations, both on and off reserve
  • Works in Partnership with Matawa Health and Social Meno Biimadewswin and several other organizations, agencies and institutions affiliated with First Nations that provide health care and related programming
  • Offers a Walk-in Clinic at the Algoma St location in Thunder Bay, and Health Care Providers also travel to the Matawa Communities to ensure patients receive the care they require
  • Provides physician, nursing, mental health, dietitian services, both in person and virtually:
    • Primary care
    • Chronic disease support
    • Community Health
    • Diabetes support
    • Education programs
    • Elder support
    • Foot Care
    • Immunization/Vaccinations
    • Mental health
    • Nutrition programs
    • Public Health
    • Traditional Healing
    • Youth Services
    Walk In Clinic
    • Provides immediate care for non-emergency and uncomplicated situations, with a range of services similar to those provided by a primary care physician's office

    Application: Complete an application on the website
    Eligibility / Target Population: Patient Clientele Prioritization Outline:

    1. Matawa First Nation community members (off reserve members) without a Health Care Provider, including:

      • Aroland Members

      • Constance Lake Members

      • Eabamatoong Members

      • Ginoogaming Members

      • Long Lake #58 Members

      • Marten Falls Members

      • Neskantaga Members

      • Nibinik Members

      • Webequie Members


    2. Other First Nation clients without a Health Care Provider

    3. Non-Indigenous clients without a Health Care Provider
    Languages: English
    Area Served:
    Aroland First Nation, Constance Lake First Nation, Eabametoong First Nation, Fort William First Nation, Ginoogaming First Nation, Long Lake 58 First Nation, Marten Falls First Nation, and Neskantaga First Nation  
    See Also: Health Centres and Programs for Indigenous Peoples

    This information was last completely updated on March 29, 2025

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    Updated March 29, 2025
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