First Nations Health Managers Association
| First Nations Health Managers Association | |
|---|---|
| Type | Organization |
| Founded | 2010 |
First Nations Health Managers Association is an association that provides professional designations.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- January 2021: The association services the needs of those working for or aspiring to work with First Nations organizations. Under the leadership of Marion Crowe, the organization extended its podcast production into a third season starting in January 2021 due to the ongoing pandemic.[2]
- April 2021: The First Nations Health Managers Association produces weekly virtual town halls to share reliable COVID-19 information and vaccine updates. In April 2021, the organization announced a collaboration with APTN to rebroadcast its town hall sessions to a national audience. The association focuses on developing quality standards, research, and professional development to support health capacity in First Nations communities.[3]
- May 2021: The association produces weekly virtual town halls regarding COVID-19 that are broadcast on APTN and social media. As of May 2021, the organization had completed 40 town halls to share credible health information with Indigenous media and radio stations. The group hosts these sessions to address rising cases of COVID-19 variants and to provide a platform for audience questions.[4]
- July 2021: This association is one of the partners that created the Soar Above Stigma campaign.[5]
- October 2021: The organization partnered with other groups to launch the Soar Above Stigma campaign in 2021. It identified stigma as a primary concern during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly regarding testing positive for the virus.[6]
- January 2022: This association partnered with NationTalk for the first season of Indigenous Health Today to provide trusted information about COVID-19. The organization supports quality and equitable health services across Turtle Island by balancing management principles with inherent ways of knowing.[7]
- January 2022: The association launched the fifth season of its virtual town hall series on January 25, 2022. Established in 2010, the organization provides training and certification for individuals managing health services in First Nations communities. The group produces a certification program that leads to the Certified First Nations Health Manager professional designation.[8]
- June 2025: Natalie Paavola earned a designation from this association as part of her leadership training.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Dilico Anishinabek Family Care appoints new CEO", Anishinabek News, 13 June 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Pandemic podcasts earning Indigenous and non-Indigenous praise nationally", Anishinabek News, 27 January 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "APTN and FNHMA collaborate to bring weekly COVID-19 insights you can watch on Saturdays 5:00pm on APTN", Anishinabek News, 14 April 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "First Nations Health Managers Association offers weekly COVID-19 virtual town halls", Anishinabek News, 14 May 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Soar Above Stigma campaign launches to champion messages of kindness, acceptance, culture, and compassion for Indigenous communities", Anishinabek News, 22 July 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Mental wellness campaign encourages kindness, acceptance, culture, and compassion", Anishinabek News, 8 October 2021 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "NationTalk announces second season of Indigenous Health Today Town Halls on APTN to share critical health information", Anishinabek News, 21 January 2022 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "First Nations Health Managers Association launches Season 5 of weekly virtual Town Halls", Anishinabek News, 29 January 2022 (archived copy; original article).