The centre, which is named Ispeyimuunikamikw the Hope Centre, will offer training and patient support in two home dialysis techniques. It will be part of the Home Dialysis Training Centre and Respiratory Clinic in Waskaganish, Que., located in the old police station.
Cree health board's Talent Development Program has so far seen a majority of its graduates move up in the organization. It is part of the Cree Succession Leadership Framework, a unique program to help Cree employees move to management.