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The emergency department serving Norway House Cree Nation in Norway House, Manitoba operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing urgent and emergency care to a community of nearly 9,000 people approximately 456 km north of Winnipeg. The facility — now operating as the Kinosew Sipi Nanatawiwekamik Health Centre of Excellence — is the largest First Nations-controlled health centre in Manitoba history, offering a full continuum of care including emergency services, inpatient care, dialysis, diagnostic imaging, and a birthing unit. Patients requiring emergency care in Norway House or the surrounding region should proceed directly to this facility, which serves as the primary acute care resource for Norway House Cree Nation and neighbouring communities.
Services & Specialties
24/7 Emergency Department, Inpatient care (12-bed unit), Renal dialysis, Diagnostic imaging, Laboratory services, Birthing unit / low-risk obstetrics, Palliative care, Rehabilitation therapy, Pharmacy, Maternal health programs, Community health services, Jordan's Principle community and rehabilitation program, Physician education (University of Manitoba partnership).
Norway House is a remote community — if you are travelling from outside the region, confirm road or flight access conditions before departing, especially in winter months.
The Health Centre of Excellence serves a wide catchment area; arriving with complete identification and any relevant health records will help staff assess and treat you more efficiently.
For non-emergency community health needs, the facility also offers outpatient and community-based services — ask staff if your concern can be addressed through those programs rather than the ER.
The on-site pharmacy is located within the facility — if you require a prescription filled after your visit, you may be able to do so without leaving the campus.
If you require transfer to a larger centre such as Thompson or Winnipeg, the ER team will coordinate medical transport — ask staff early if you believe a transfer may be necessary.
What to Bring
Government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver's licence or passport)
Status card or First Nations health benefits documentation if applicable
Manitoba Health Card (PHIN card)
Complete list of current medications and dosages
List of known allergies
Any relevant medical records or recent test results
Phone charger and snacks for potential wait times
Warm clothing, especially in winter months given the northern climate
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Norway House emergency department open around the clock?
Yes. The emergency department in Norway House, Manitoba operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays, providing continuous acute care access to the community.
What is the Kinosew Sipi Nanatawiwekamik Health Centre of Excellence?
It is the modern facility that replaced the original Norway House Indian Hospital. Opened in 2024, it is the largest First Nations-controlled health centre in Manitoba history, funded at $157.9 million and representing 30 years of planning by Norway House Cree Nation.
Does the Norway House facility offer dialysis services?
Yes. The Health Centre includes a dedicated renal dialysis unit, which was expanded as part of the new facility's design to serve patients with kidney disease closer to home.
Can babies be delivered at the Norway House Health Centre?
Yes. The facility includes a birthing unit supporting low-risk obstetrics and maternal health, allowing community members to give birth closer to home rather than travelling to distant centres.
How far is Norway House from Winnipeg, and how do I get there?
Norway House is approximately 456 km north of Winnipeg. It is accessible year-round by an all-weather road and by daily flights from Winnipeg, ensuring consistent access to healthcare services.
Does the facility have a pharmacy on site?
Yes. The Health Centre of Excellence includes an on-site pharmacy, allowing patients to fill prescriptions without leaving the campus after their emergency or outpatient visit.