First Nations Health Managers Association

What First Nations Health Managers Association does

The First Nations Health Managers Association (FNHMA) is a Canadian not-for-profit national professional association founded in 2010 and headquartered in Akwesasne, Ontario (with a satellite office in Ottawa). Its core function is to deliver professional certification, training, and capacity-building programs for First Nations health managers working in communities, tribal councils, and health authorities across Canada. The flagship offering is the Certified First Nations Health Manager (CFNHM) program—a five-course certification ($1,975-$2,250 per course) grounded in Indigenous ways of knowing and ten core management competencies. FNHMA also delivers virtual and on-site workshops (Health and Wellness Planning using CORE and Seven D's methodologies, priced $1,000-$1,250), an annual National Conference (600+ delegates), and an extensive publications catalog including a 29-chapter textbook and multiple toolkits priced $24.95-$169. The underlying technology is a relatively standard online learning management system with Zoom-based virtual delivery and the Knowledge Circle content platform.

Revenue is generated across five streams: certification course fees, workshop registrations, publication sales, conference registrations and sponsorships, and recurring membership fees. Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer via the fnhma.ca website, supplemented by community-led engagement through regional partnerships (notably the formalized FNHMA Manitoba Network with the Southern Chiefs' Organization), an annual national conference, and Lunch & Learn virtual sessions. The organization is currently extending its product surface with three new initiatives: the Indigenous Health Navigator (IHN) national certification framework (announced June 2025), Data Literacy Training Modules (launch March 2026), and the Honouring the Journey cancer care curriculum (pilot April 2026). Strategic positioning emphasizes cultural safety, anti-racism advocacy (via the Rise Above Racism campaign), and exclusive national mandate for First Nations health management certification.

Name

First Nations Health Managers Association

Legal name

First Nations Health Managers Association

Website

https://fnhma.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The First Nations Health Managers Association is a Canadian not-for-profit national professional association founded in 2010 that delivers the CFNHM certification program, professional development workshops, publications, and an annual national conference for First Nations health managers across Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Health Management Certification

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nursing & Allied Health Certification Prep (CNA, EMT/Paramedic, Radiology, Sonography, PT/OT) (EDANAIAB)

Keywords

• Health management certification
• Professional development training
• Nonprofit association services
• Indigenous health education
• Workforce capacity building

Headquarters

HQ city

Cornwall

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. CFNHM Certification Courses: Revenue from five-course CFNHM certification program. Course 300 priced at $1,975 per student (excluding GST/HST). Course 200 and 100 also offered as part of the five-course curriculum.
2. Workshop Registrations: Fees from Health and Wellness Planning workshops. CORE Essentials virtual workshop: $1,000 for FNHMA members, $1,250 for non-members. Developing Health and Wellness Plans virtual workshop fees also charged.
3. Publications and Toolkits: Sale of publications including the textbook Management of First Nations Health Services ($169), various toolkits ($24.95-$69.95), and free downloadable resources. Multiple toolkits available including Health Services Accreditation, Human Resources, Governance, Health Services Integration.
4. Annual National Conference: Conference revenue from delegate registrations, sponsorships, and exhibitor fees. The 13th Annual Conference in Montreal attracted 600+ health professionals from across Canada.
5. Membership Fees: Annual membership providing access to certification programs, professional development, networking, and member-exclusive pricing on workshops and resources.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

FNHMA provides the Certified First Nations Health Manager (CFNHM) certification program comprising five courses, professional development workshops, publications and toolkits, and the annual National Conference. The organization also develops the new Indigenous Health Navigator (IHN) certification framework. All offerings are designed for First Nations health managers and professionals working in or with First Nations communities across Canada.

Product overview

FNHMA is a national professional association providing certification, training, and professional development for First Nations health managers. The core offering is the Certified First Nations Health Manager (CFNHM) Program consisting of five courses (100-500 levels) covering health landscape, strategic organizations, effective programs, and additional advanced topics. The organization has launched the Indigenous Health Navigator (IHN) certification as a complementary national certification pathway. FNHMA delivers workshops including Health and Wellness Planning (CORE Essentials and Seven D's methodologies), and publishes toolkits and guides including the Textbook: Management of First Nations Health Services, Health and Wellness Planning Toolbox, and various specialized toolboxes covering accreditation, governance, human resources, and health services integration. The annual National Conference serves as the premier First Nations health education event. Supporting offerings include Data Literacy training modules, Pathways to Building Cancer Education curriculum, and the Knowledge Circle resource platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Certified First Nations Health Manager (CFNHM) Program Rigorous certification program leading to the Certified First Nations Health Manager professional designation, focusing on balancing inherent ways of knowing with sound management principles across ten core competencies. Designed for First Nations health managers working in or with First Nations communities.
• CFNHM Course 100 - The First Nations Health Landscape Foundational course covering the health environment, history and health, culture and health, health governance, determinants of health, epidemiology, public health, partnerships, and current and future topics.
• CFNHM Course 200 - High Performing Strategic Organizations Second course providing insights into leadership, organizational culture, strategic planning, performance measurement, and working with change for health managers.
• CFNHM Course 300 - Effective Programs and Services Course providing knowledge and skills to develop, deliver and evaluate health services in First Nations communities, covering community engagement, program development, emergency planning, and advocacy. Priced at $1,975 per student (sale price) or $2,250 regular price (excluding GST/HST).
• FNHMA National Conference Annual three-day national conference celebrating and sharing inherent knowledge in health leadership and management, featuring plenary sessions, 16+ concurrent workshops, banquet, convocation ceremony, and awards ceremony. Typically attracts 600+ delegates.
• Health and Wellness Planning: CORE Essentials Virtual Workshop Virtual workshop exploring essential elements of creating comprehensive Health and Wellness Plans based on FNHMA's Health and Wellness Planning guide, covering CORE methodology (Collect, Organize, Respond, Evaluate). Priced at $1,000 for FNHMA members and $1,250 for non-members.
• Developing Health and Wellness Plans Workshop Three-day on-site workshop introducing the Seven D's approach to health and wellness planning: Discuss, Design, Discover, Define, Develop, Deliver, and Do.
• Textbook: Management of First Nations Health Services First textbook publication complementing the CFNHM program with 29 chapters covering ten core competencies in First Nations health management, featuring First Nations voices and experiences. Priced at $169.00 (excluding GST/HST).
• Health Services Accreditation Toolbox Toolbox providing concrete tools to help First Nations health organizations navigate the accreditation journey through a three-phase process. Priced at $69.95.
• Human Resources, Programs and Support Services Toolbox Toolbox for human resources management, programs and support services in First Nations health organizations. Priced at $69.95.
• Governance, Strategy, Policy and Decision-Making Toolbox Toolbox supporting governance, strategic planning, policy development and decision-making for First Nations health organizations. Priced at $69.95.
• Health Services Integration Toolbox Toolbox supporting integration of health services in First Nations contexts. Priced at $69.95.
• FOCUS on Wellness: A Strength-based Indicator Tool for First Nations Health Strength-based indicator tool supporting First Nations health assessment and planning.
• Health and Wellness Planning Toolbox Supporting toolbox resource for health and wellness planning for First Nations communities. Priced at $24.95.
• Developing Health and Wellness Plans: A Guide for First Nations Comprehensive guide for First Nations communities on developing health and wellness plans. Priced at $39.95.
• FNHMA Pandemic Planning Tool for First Nations Communities Tool supporting pandemic planning and emergency preparedness for First Nations communities.
• Indigenous Health Navigator (IHN) Certification National certification program in development for Indigenous Health Navigators, establishing standardized competencies to complement First Nations Health Managers and strengthen the health management framework. Currently in competency refinement phase with virtual focus groups.
• Supporting Data Literacy Training Modules Six online interactive training modules developing First Nations health leaders' understanding of data collection, analysis, interpretation, and communication with culturally relevant content incorporating storytelling, visuals, and case studies.
• Honouring the Journey: A Wholistic Curriculum for First Nations Health Managers and Cancer Care Three-day workshop curriculum on the First Nations cancer journey, grounded in Vision Wheel, Two-Eyed Seeing, and Indigegogy frameworks. Co-developed with the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer.
• Knowledge Circle Online resource discovery platform providing access to articles and learning materials themed around First Nations health topics including Anti-Indigenous Racism, Emergency Response, Traditional Practices, Telemedicine, Financial Assistance, and Public Health.

Quantifiable outcome

• 78 newly certified CFNHMs in 2025 (largest cohort in history)
• +3 more outcomes

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Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Southern Chiefs' Organization (SCO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 September 2025FNHMA and SCO signed a Letter of Understanding (LOU) to formalize commitment to collaboration in advancing First Nations health leadership and management across Manitoba by establishing the FNHMA Manitoba Network. SCO represents 32 Anishinaabe and Dakota Nations with more than 87,000 citizens. Three key collaboration areas: Strategic Alliance Initiatives (advocating for human resource development investment), Partnership Initiatives (co-developing programming and workshops), and Shared Services Initiatives (leveraging resources for efficiencies).
• Dr. Pamela ToulousecoreOthers · 19 June 2025Dr. Pamela Toulouse appointed as Lead Consultant for the multi-year Indigenous Health Navigator (IHN) Training and Curriculum Development Initiative. Dr. Toulouse is a respected educator, researcher, and advocate with extensive experience in Indigenous health, education, and community empowerment.
• Thunderbird Partnership FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 April 2023FNHMA, Thunderbird Partnership Foundation, and First Peoples Wellness Circle jointly launched the Rise Above Racism (RAR) campaign calling for allies within the Canadian healthcare system. Campaign addresses anti-Indigenous racism in healthcare (78% of Indigenous people have experienced racism in healthcare per Wabano Centre report).
• First Peoples Wellness CircleminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 April 2023Co-partner with FNHMA and Thunderbird Partnership Foundation in the Rise Above Racism campaign. FPWC is a national not-for-profit seeking to support First Peoples and communities in healing, peace-making, and living a good life through implementation of the First Nation Mental Wellness Continuum Framework.
• Healthcare Excellence Canada (HEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Healthcare Excellence Canada for the Excellence in Health Leadership Award – Innovative Leaders. Award presented annually at FNHMA National Conference to recognize leaders demonstrating commitment and innovation in First Nations health management. Recipients include Andrew Wood (2024) and David McLaren (2025).
• Canadian Partnership Against CancercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFNHMA, with Canadian Partnership Against Cancer, is developing a comprehensive public health workshop titled 'Honouring the Journey: A Wholistic Curriculum for First Nations Health Managers and Cancer Care.' The 3-day workshop focuses on the First Nations cancer journey, integrating Vision Wheel, Two-Eyed Seeing, and Indigegogy frameworks. Pilot testing scheduled for April 2026.
• Health Standards Organization (HSO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFNHMA partnered with HSO to host a virtual Lunch and Learn discussion on February 20 supporting development of the National Standard of Canada for Cultural Safety and Humility. Session led by FNHMA CEO Marion Crowe to elevate First Nations perspectives on the draft standard addressing Indigenous-specific racism in service delivery.
• Carleton University (Dr. Amy Bombay)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Amy Bombay of Carleton University collaborating with FNHMA on the Supporting Data Literacy project, developing training modules for First Nations health leaders. Also involved in Lunch and Learn presentation on data literacy training.
• University of Toronto (Dr. Bille Hardy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Bille Hardy of University of Toronto supporting the Supporting Data Literacy project in collaboration with FNHMA, developing culturally relevant training modules.
• First Nations Information Governance CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating organization in the Supporting Data Literacy for First Nations Health Leaders project, part of the First Nations Mental Wellness Data Working Group (FNMWDWG). Contributing knowledge and existing resources to leverage strengths and promote uptake.
• National Association of Friendship CentresminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating organization in the Supporting Data Literacy for First Nations Health Leaders project, contributing to the FNMWDWG collaborative effort to develop culturally relevant data literacy training for First Nations health leaders.

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Market position

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