Amid 2ND COVID-19 Wave, First Nations Health Managers Association Commemorates Graduation, Achievements in Virtual Celebration

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Amid 2^ND COVID-19 Wave, First Nations Health Managers Association Commemorates Graduation, Achievements in Virtual Celebration

Ottawa, ON (November 4, 2020) – Adapting to a new world shaped by the global pandemic, the 2020 Certified First Nations Health Manager (CFNHM) graduation awards ceremonies will be held virtually for the first time. Taking place on November 4^th, the First Nations Health Managers Association (FNHMA) will honour 21 graduates during the organization’s first-ever Virtual Celebration reception from 1pm to 4pm ET at give.ihtoday.ca/FNHMACelebrates

FNHMA President, David McLaren, says “Each year, we are encouraged and impressed by the tremendous work and strong contributions our CFNHMs put into improving the health of our communities. Congratulations to each of our graduates!”

“The FNHMA continues to foster highly skilled professionals for First Nations health management,” says Marion Crowe, FNHMA Chief Executive Officer. “During times of a national health crisis, CFNHMs are more needed than ever. We thank and honour them for all that they do.”

FNHMA, in partnership with the Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement (CFHI), will be awarding the 5^th Annual Excellence in Health Leadership Award, designed to recognize those who have exhibited a sincere and long-term commitment to and leadership in First Nations health management in Canada.  The 2020 award recipient is Bella Petawabano who works with the Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay in Quebec.  Congratulations, Bella!

List of the 2020 CFNHMs:

First Name	Last Name	Work Affiliation	Province
Jackie	Alook	Treaty 8	Alberta
Nicole	Baxter	Nishnawbe Aski Nation	Ontario
Laurie	Belcourt	Treaty 8	Alberta
Vonnie	Francis	Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations	Saskatchewan
Cheryl	Gantefoer	Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre	Saskatchewan
Arron	Greer	Tootinaowaziibeeng Anishinabe Health	Manitoba
Wanda	Henderson	Morning Sky Health & Wellness Society	Alberta
Kris	Janvier	Treaty 8	Alberta
Karen	Kammermayer	Lac La Ronge Indian Health Services	Saskatchewan
Josephine	Kaysaywaysemat	Kahkewistahaw Health Centre	Saskatchewan
Lauren	King	Nishnawbe Aski Nation	Ontario
Chris	Litke	Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations	Saskatchewan
Karennahawi	McComber	Kanesatake Health Centre Inc.	Québec
Mandi	Olson	Binesiwag Center for Wellness	Ontario
Fay	Pettypiece	Nishnawbe Aski Nation	Ontario
Jose	Pruden	Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre	Saskatchewan
Jackie	Rain	Treaty 8	Alberta
Ryan	Sanderson	Prince Albert Grand Council	Saskatchewan
Judy	Thomas	Splatsin Health Services	British Columbia
Paula	Vangel	Nishnawbe Aski Nation	Ontario
Mary	Woodman	Cold Lake First Nation Health Center	Alberta

Congratulations to all new CFNHMs and our CFHI award recipient!

For more information, or to schedule an interview, please contact Kelsey Thompson, FNHMA Executive Coordinator.

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Contact:

Kelsey Thompson
Executive Coordinator
P: 1-844-218-0440
Email: kelsey.thompson@fnhma.ca