First Nations Health Managers Association Announces the 2014 Certified First Nations Health Managers Graduation Ceremony

First Nations Health Managers Association Announces the 2014 Certified First Nations
Health Managers Graduation Ceremony

Vancouver, BC (September 24, 2014) – The 2014 Certified First Nations Health Manager (CFNHM) graduation ceremonies will take place today at 5:30 PM the Sheraton Wall Centre, address. This year the First Nations Health Managers Association (FNHMA) honors our 32 graduates and FNHMA President’s Award recipient during a formal dinner and reception.

The evening will begin with the 2014 President’s Award.   The recipient of this award is Sophie Picard, CFNHM, First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Health and Social Services Commission, Quebec.   This year’s convocation includes an address from the valedictorian, Marcia Mirasty, CFNHM, Flying Dust First Nation, Saskatchewan.

FNHMA President, David McLaren is proud of the individual achievements shown by FNHMA members from across Canada.  Our CFNHM’s are highly skilled professionals in First Nations health management.  “Recipients of the FNHMA CFNHM designation deserve to be recognized as individuals who health leaders in our communities.  They have the tools and motivation to succeed in contributing to the health capacity and building of our nations – I am extremely proud of you all”.  –David McLaren, CFNHM, FNHMA President

The FNHMA recognizes that First Nations Health Managers are leaders who honour, maintain and uphold inherent ways of knowing while balancing management principles to bring excellence to their communities and health programs.

2014 CFNHMs:

1. Iris Allen, Charles J Andrew Youth Treatment Center
2. Elaine Allison, Wagmatcook First Nation
3. William Alphonse, Nenqayni Wellness Centre Society
4. Ava Bear, Muskoday Community Health Center
5. Ruth Bear, Prince Albert Grand Council
6. Lisa Beardy, Dauphin River First Nation Health Centre
7. Roger Beaudin, M’Chigeeng Health Services
8. Brenda Blom, Keewatin Tribal Council
9. Steven Clarke, Whiskyjack Treatment Centre
10. Constancio Claver, Victoria Cool Aid Society
11. Penny Constant, Prince Albert Grand Council
12. Doris Custer, Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation Health Services
13. Debra Dell, Youth Solvent Addiction Committee
14. Sally Dokis, Dokis Health Centre
15. Teena Dumais-Clarke, Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation Health Services
16. Cynthia Garson, Fisher River Cree Nation Health
17. Kristine Keast, Mamawetan Churchill River Health Authority
18. Lori Keith, Siren Strategies and FNHMA Instructor
19. Rose Lemay, First Nations Inuit Health Branch, Health Canada
20. Karen Main, Leading Thunderbird Lodge
21. Diane McDonald, West Region Treaty 2 & 4 Health Services
22. Rose Michel, Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation Health Services
23. Marcia Mirasty, Flying Dust First Nation
24. Michel Paul, Poste de soins infirmiers de Matenekush – Lac John
25. Jack Penashue, Sheshatshiu Innu First Nations
26. Sophie Picard, First Nations of Québec and Labrador Health and Social
27. Services Commission
28. Wilma Roberts, La Ronge Band Health Services
29. Nicole Robichaud, Eel River Bar First Nation
30. Roxanne Sappier, Tobique First Nation Health Services
31. Roseanne Sark, Mikmaq Confederacy of PEI
32. Vincent Simon, Ka-Na-Chi-Hih Treatment Centre
33. Virgil Tobias, Nimkee NupiGawagan Healing Centre

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For more information, or to schedule an interview, please contact Marion Crowe, Executive Director.

Contact: Marion Crowe, CFNHM, CAFM, Executive Director, FNHMA
Cell: (613) 697-9690
Email: marion@fnhma.ca