First Nations Health Managers Association Announces a Night of Excellence in First Nations Health
First Nations Health Managers Association Announces a Night of Excellence in First Nations Health
Montreal, QC (November 6, 2019) – The 2019 Certified First Nations Health Manager (CFNHM) graduation awards ceremonies take place on November 6th at 6:30 PM at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel, Montreal, QC. This year the First Nations Health Managers Association (FNHMA) honored our 30 graduates during a formal dinner and reception at our 9th Annual National Conference.
FNHMA President, Patricia Thomson, CFNHM states “The total number of CFNHMs from across Canada has now reached 205 with the 30 graduate names that have been added today! FNHMA CFNHMs move forward using the tools and support of our organization in contributing to the health of our nations – Congratulations!”
“Our CFNHMs are highly skilled professionals in First Nation health management. We are very proud of their accomplishments and dedication to First Nation health leadership. Health Managers celebrate and share our inherent knowledge, while maintaining management principles.” says Marion Crowe, FNHMA Chief Executive Officer.
Each year a member is honored with the FNHMA President’s Award, which recognizes the significant contribution of an individual to the development of the First Nations Health Managers Association. This year we are happy to announce that Michel Paul, CFNHM, is the recipient of this prestigious award. Congratulations Michel!
FNHMA in partnership with the Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement (CFHI) is awarding the 4th Annual ‘Excellence in Health Leadership Award’, designed to recognize those who have exhibited a sincere and long-term commitment as well as leadership in First Nations health management in Canada. The award recipient is Keith Leclaire, CFNHM, Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, Akwesasne First Nation, where he is Director of Health Services. Congratulations Keith!
List of the 2019 CFNHMs:
- Shirley Anderson, Sexqeltin Health Centre, British Columbia
- Jennifer Banhegy, Opaskwayak Health Authority, Manitoba
- Terrina Bellegarde, Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations, Saskatchewan
- Stacey Buffalo, Daystar First Nation, Saskatchewan
- Cheyenne Bunting, Migisi Treatment Centre, Ontario
- Jessica Chartrand, O-Chi-Chak-Ko-Sipi First Nation, Manitoba
- Pauline Cuthand, Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations, Saskatchewan
- Angela de Varennes, Bigstone Health Commission, Alberta
- Aliesha Desjarlais, Brokenhead Ojibway Nation, Manitoba
- Donna Everette Severite, Chief Jacob MinoAyaawin Centre, Manitoba
- Kelly Finkas, Ochapowace Health, Saskatchewan
- Teresa Flatfoot, Pine Creek First Nation, Manitoba
- Pamela Grenier, South East Resource Development Corp, Manitoba
- Amber Hamilton, Bigstone Health Commission, Alberta
- Cynthia Kay, Kawacatoose First Nation Health, Saskatchewan
- Allison Lachance, Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations, Saskatchewan
- Cathy Martin, First Nations Health Managers Association, Ontario
- Grace McDougall, Four Arrows Regional Health Authority, Manitoba
- Alex McDougall, Four Arrows Regional Health Authority, Manitoba
- Angie Meisner, Little Saskatchewan Health Centre, Manitoba
- Karole Mitchell, Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, Quebec
- Martin Paul, Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations, Saskatchewan
- Phoebe Powassin, Migisi Treatment Centre, Manitoba
- Kyle Prettyshield, Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations, Saskatchewan
- Charmaine Pyakutch, Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations, Saskatchewan
- Juanita Rickard, First Nations Health Managers Association, Ontario
- Candace Sutherland, South East Resource Development Corp, Manitoba
- Wilson Sutherland, Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations, Saskatchewan
- Angie Tanner, Cowessess First Nation, Saskatchewan
- Cheryl Thomas, Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations, Saskatchewan
FNHMA congratulates all our new CFNHMs and award recipients!
For more information, or to schedule an interview, please contact Marion Crowe, Chief Executive Officer.
Contact: Marion Crowe, CFNHM, CAFM, CAPA
Chief Executive Officer
Cell: (613) 697-9690
Email: marion@fnhma.ca
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