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FNHMA LAUNCHES NEXT STAGE OF THE INDIGENOUS HEALTH NAVIGATORS (IHN) PROJECT RECRUITING FIRST NATIONS HEALTH LEADERS FOR VIRTUAL REGIONAL SESSIONS

FNHMA is pleased to announce the association is entering the next stage of the Indigenous Health Navigator (IHN) project and is actively recruiting First Nations health leaders from across Canada to participate in a series of virtual regional sessions taking place throughout January 2026.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL - LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LMS) SUPPORT

FNHMA is seeking an experienced partner to guide the association in selecting an LMS that aligns with the curriculum needs. The successful bidder will not only research and recommend an appropriate platform but will also populate it with FNHMA’s completed curriculum, helping to create a sustainable, accessible learning environment for years to come.

Lunch & Learn: Supporting Data Literacy for First Nations Health Leaders

This Lunch and Learn will share a brief overview of the data literacy training being developed by FNHMA and invite participants to engage in conversations on data literacy and increase their knowledge in this space.

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Our rigorous certification program, leading to the Certified First Nations Health Manager (CFNHM) professional designation, focuses on balancing inherent ways of knowing with sound management principles. Through this careful and skilled balance, First Nations health managers are supporting their communities to be healthier and stronger. To survive, and to thrive.

Upcoming Courses

Winter 2026 (Jan 7 – Mar 31)

Course 100 - The First Nations Health Landscape

Key Topics: the health environment, history and health, culture and health, health governance, determinants of health, epidemiology, public health, partnerships, current and future.

Course 200 - High Performing Strategic Organizations

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Course 300 - Effective Programs and Services

Key Topics: cultural competency - working with community, community engagement, developing, implementing, and evaluating programs and services, emergency planning, continuous quality improvement, managing risk, advocacy and partnerships, innovation and wise practices, communicating organization progress.

Course 300 - Effective Programs and Services

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14th Annual

National Conference

Vancouver, BC

November 3-5, 2026

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