About
Vision and Mission
Our Goal
The primary goal of the Naotkamegwanning First Nation EMS is to deliver culturally relevant land-based ambulance services to the Naotkamegwanning First Nation and the surrounding communities.
Mission Statement
Naotkamegwanning EMS has a mission, and is committed, to provide, and ensure access to, land ambulance services to the citizens of Naotkamegwanning First Nation and surrounding communities as an integral component of an optimal health care program.
Quality Assurance
Quality Improvement at Naotkamegwanning First Nations Ambulance Services is a process whereby we continuously strive to improve the services and systems to meet and exceed the expectations of our patients, fellow staff members, the residents of Naotkamegwanning First Nations, and surrounding communities.
Management Team
History of Service
October 2007
October 2007- Naotkamegwanning EMS opened its doors for service and staffed with 2 full-time Primary Care Paramedics and a small handful of casual Primary Care Paramedics. Our paramedics were available for emergencies 8 hours a day Monday to Friday.
2010
An additional 2 full-time Primary Care Paramedics were hired, and we began being available for emergencies in 12-hour blocks on a rotating schedule.
2012
We switched from paper ACRs to electronic ACRs.
Early 2014
An additional 4 full-time Primary Care Paramedics were hired bring us to a total of 8 full-time Primary Care Paramedics. At this time, we also switched to being available for emergencies 24 hour a day, 7 days a week.
Mid 2014
All of our full time paramedics became IV certified and we began the process to have the remaining paramedic staff IV certified.
October 2017
We moved into our new ambulance base located on Main Drive.
July 2018
A grand opening was held for our new base where our base was named and a blessing was given.
February 2021
We received funding for a Community Paramedic Program.
FN Community
Naotkamegwanning Aanishinaabe Nation, formally known as Whitefish Bay is a part of the Treaty #3 territory. The Aanishinaabeg of Whitefish Bay first language is the Ojibwe language. Whitefish Bay is also known as ‘Home of the Jingle Dress’ for which the jingle dress originated. This healing dress is represented all over the world, mostly at gatherings such as pow-wows.
Whitefish Bay pow-wow will be celebrating their 50th Anniversary pow-wow in July 2023. Whitefish Bay is also home to The Whitefish Bay Singers and Hanishaa Singers drum groups. World class champion singers preserving our traditional Culture of song and dance. Members of Naotkamegwanning continue to have a connection with the land through fishing and hunting. Cultural events and ceremonies are held at Naotkamegwanning’s Roundhouse and pow-wow grounds.
Sunset Country
Sunset Country is a region in Northwestern Ontario that was given its name due to the breathtaking sunsets that occur throughout the year. Sunset country is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream. There truly is something for everyone here. Over 70,000 lakes and rivers provide ample locations for fishing and offer stunning views for canoeing and kayaking. The boreal forest is home to all kinds of wildlife and beautiful trails and offers the perfect opportunity for hunting, wildlife viewing, or hiking along the rugged Canadian Shield.
Local communities offer plenty of shopping and unique dining experiences. During the summer, the many Indigenous communities host a Pow Wow, often open to the public, offering the chance to take in and learn about Indigenous culture and traditions. In the winter months Sunset Country is home to snowmobiling, ice fishing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, downhill skiing, and snowboarding.