Mamaweswen, The North Shore Tribal Council, and District of Sault Ste. Marie Social Services Administration Board Purchase of DSSAB Building

Press Release
May 23, 2024

Mamaweswen, The North Shore Tribal Council, and District of Sault Ste. Marie Social Services Administration Board Announce Purchase of DSSAB Building

Mamaweswen, The North Shore Tribal Council (NSTC), Maamweysing North Shore Community Health Services Inc. (MNSCHSI), and the District of Sault Ste. Marie Social Services Administration Board are pleased to announce the strategic purchase of the commercial property located at 540 Albert Street East, Sault Ste.

Marie, Ontario. This acquisition represents a significant step forward in our commitment to enhancing the delivery of integrated and high-quality health services to our communities.

NSTC represents seven First Nations: Batchewana FN, Garden River FN, Thessalon FN, Mississauga FN, Serpent River FN, Sagamok Anishnawbek, and Atikameksheng Anishinawbek. The Tribal Council offers advisory services in administration, financial management, emergency management, education, technical services, social assistance, and employment and training. The NSTC Head Office is located in Serpent River FN in Cutler, Ontario.

MNSCHSI services eleven First Nation communities and the Indian Friendship Centre in Sault Ste. Marie. Our First Nation communities include Atikameksheng Anishnawbek, Sagamok Anishnawbek, Serpent River First Nation, Mississauga First Nation, Thessalon First Nation, Garden River First Nation, Batchewana First Nation, Michipicoten First Nation, Chapleau Cree First Nation, Chapleau Ojibwe First Nation, and Brunswick House First Nation. MNSCHSI delivers primary and therapeutic health care to individuals in our member communities and the urban Indigenous population in Sault Ste. Marie.

By purchasing the DSSAB building Mamaweswen, The North Shore Tribal Council, and Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services Inc. are committing to their shared vision of “working together for the well-being of all.” By creating a central hub for health services, we aim to facilitate better accessibility, coordination, and quality of care for our members. This centralization will enhance the delivery of culturally safe and holistic healthcare services, benefiting individuals, families, and communities.