FIRST NATIONS HEALTH MANAGERS ASSOCIATION CELEBRATES LARGEST-EVER COHORT OF CERTIFIED FIRST NATIONS HEALTH MANAGERS AT 13TH ANNUAL NATIONAL CONFERENCE
- 12 hours ago
- 4 min read
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Montreal, QC (November 6, 2025) – The First Nations Health Managers Association (FNHMA) proudly celebrated its largest graduating cohort in history during the 13th Annual National Conference in Montreal, QC. The 2025 convocation recognized the newest Certified First Nations Health Managers (CFNHMs).
The conference brought together more than 600 health professionals, community leaders, and partners from across Canada for two days of recognition, learning, and connection. This milestone marks the largest number of CFNHM graduates to complete the program since its inception, a testament to the growing strength, leadership, and capacity of First Nations health management. The newly certified CFNHMs now join a national network of health leaders championing culturally grounded, community-driven health systems.
“As we honour our 2025 graduates, the largest CFNHM cohort to date, we celebrate a shared commitment to healthier Nations led by trained professionals,” said Marion Crowe, Chief Executive Officer of FNHMA. “Each graduate represents dedication, excellence, and a vision for self-determined health leadership rooted in culture and community.”
“This record-breaking cohort reflects the growing strength and determination within First Nations health leadership,” said David McLaren, President of FNHMA. “Our graduates embody the knowledge, values, and skills needed to continue building strong, culturally grounded health systems for our people.”
The 2025 convocation and awards ceremony at the 13th Annual National Conference celebrates the following 78 newly designated Certified First Nations Health Managers:
1. Amanda Cook-Garrow, Mohawk Council of Akwesasne, QC
2. Amanyire William, Carelinks Organization, ON
3. April Preisentanz, Waasegiizhig Nanaandawe’Iyewigamig Health Access Centre, ON
4. Armanda Parkinson, Keewaytinook Okimakanak, ON
5. Ashleigh Presenger, Sioux Lookout First Nation Health Authority, ON
6. Audrey Mikkelsen, Giishkaandago'Ikwe Health Services (GHS), ON
7. Bernalda Robinson, Sagkeeng Health Centre, MB
8. Bonita Graham, Maskwacis Health Services, AB
9. Charlene Rattlesnake, Kanawemahwasowin Kamik, AB
10. Christy Herr, Giishkaandgo'Ikwe Health Services, ON
11. Cindy Chapados, Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council-Health Department, AB
12. Claire Sobkowicz, Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, ON
13. Cori Brown, Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation, ON
14. Corrine Duck Chief, Wabshkabinassy Memorial Clinic, ON
15. Darlene Henry, Lac La Ronge Indian Band Health Services, SK
16. David Jorgensen, Giishkaandago'Ikwe Health Services, ON
17. Deirdre O'Sullivan-Drombolis, Giishkaandago'Ikwe Health Services, ON
18. Denise Audette, Weenusk First Nation, ON
19. Emilie Veilleux, Gesgapegiag Health and Community Services, QC
20. Emily Martin, Maskwacis Health Services, AB
21. Erika Marchand, Kitiganwacheeng Health Services, MB
22. Erna Taylor, Gesgapegiag Health & Community, QC
23. Eugenie Rochefort, Maskwacis Health Services, AB
24. Glenda White, Ojibways of Onigaming, ON
25. Hazel Copenace , Dakota Ojibway Health Services, MB
26. Isaias Harper, Nunee Health Board Society, AB
27. Janene Hickman, Kitiganwacheeng Health Services Inc., MB
28. Janine Wood, Listuguj Community Health Services, QC
29. Jennifer Caplin, Will Fong at Great Country Consulting, AB
30. Jodi Sperber, Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg, ON
31. Jorge Luis Urban Rico, Listuguj Community Health Services, QC
32. Kara Metallic, Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre, SK
33. Kent Lindgren, Mikaaming Mino Pimatiziwin Healing Lodge Inc., MB
34. Kimberley Spence, Siksika Health Services Elders Lodge, AB
35. Kristen Mckenzie, Lac La Ronge Indian Band Health Services, SK
36. Kristina Crooks, MNP, AB
37. Lacy Runner, Tsuut'ina Health and Wellness Services, AB
38. Laura LeClair, Listuguj Community Health Services, QC
39. LeeAnn Sock, Elsipogtog Health & Wellness Centre, NB
40. Leroy Quoquat, Lac Seul First Nation, ON
41. Linda Manoakeesick, Four Arrows Regional Health Authority, MB
42. Linda Richlove Arthur, Bigstone Health Commission, AB
43. Lindsey Harik, Four Arrows Regional Health Authority, MB
44. Lori Worthing, Onion Lake Health Board Inc, SK
45. Lorinda Ward, North Shore Mikmag Tribal Council, NB
46. Lucille McKenzie, Kenora Chiefs Advisory, ON
47. Lynn LaBillois, North Shore Mi'kmaq Tribal Council, NB
48. Marcia Pedri, Lac des Mille Lacs First Nation, ON
49. Marie Levi, North Shore Mikmaq Tribal Council, NB
50. Meaghan Masakeyash, Independent First Nations Alliance, ON
51. Megan Reid, Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation, ON
52. Michael King, Grand Council Treaty 3, ON
53. Michelle McLean, Lennox Island First Nation Health Centre, PEI
54. Misty Labillois, North Shore Mi’kmaq Tribal Council, NB
55. Mitchell McMartin, Kebaowek Health and Wellness Centre, QC
56. Nicole Sandelovich, Giishkaandago'Ikwe Health Services, ON
57. Patricia Halkett, Lac La Ronge Indian Band Health Services, SK
58. Patricia Murphy, Elsipogtog Health and Wellness Centre, NB
59. Peggy Brimsacle, Gesgapegiag Health Services, QC
60. Petrina Nanaquwetung, Fishing Lake Chamkun Health Centre, SK
61. Rachel Yesno, Wabaseemoong Child Welfare Services, ON
62. Sandra Boisvert, Gesgapegiag Health Community, QC
63. Sarah Whorpole, Grand Council Treaty #3, ON
64. Robert Scott Thorsteinson, Dakota Tipi First Nation, MB
65. Sharon Kavanaugh, Animakee Wazhing #37 First Nation, ON
66. Sheila Swasson, Listuguj Mi'gmaq Government, QC
67. Sherisse Salopree, Bigstone Health Commission, AB
68. Tahl East, Pearl Smith - Hollow Water First Nation, MB
69. Tamathy John, Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation, SK
70. Tammy Arsenault, Lennox Island Health Centre, PEI
71. Tara Little, Lennox Island Health Centre, PEI
72. Tassanee Weese, Grand Council Treaty #3, ON
73. Tiffany Clifford-Smith, Grand Council Treaty 3, ON
74. Tina Nelson, Little Red Health Clinic, SK
75. Tina Sack-Nevin, Sipekne'katik Health Center, NS
76. Tracy Shier, AKRC, ON
77. Valerie Condo, Gesgapegiag Health and Community Services, QC
78. Violet Gapp, Fort McMurray 468 First Nation Health Centre, AB
Media Contact:
Kylie Thompson
First Nations Health Managers Association