First Nations Health Managers Association launches Season 5 of weekly virtual Town Halls
APTN to once again rebroadcast series across Turtle Island
OTTAWA (January 28, 2022) – The First Nations Health Managers Association (FNHMA) has launched the fifth season of its popular virtual Town Hall series. Episode 1 aired live on January 25, 2022, and focused on the latest news and information related to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Omicron variant.
Season 5 will consist of 12 episodes and feature FNHMA CEO Marion Crowe as host. Episodes will air live on Tuesdays from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. EST at ihtoday.ca/townhall. Viewers can join the conversation and submit questions to the expert panels by e-mailing fnhma@ihtoday.ca.
“By continuing to provide timely, credible and culturally-appropriate information for First Nations, we can continue to address concerns while sharing key lessons learned from communities on the ground actively dealing with the pandemic,” said FNHMA CEO Marion Crowe.
The weekly virtual Town Halls are produced by NationTalk.
New for Season 5
Following the first three episodes— which will focus on COVID-19, mental health and addictions —the series will expand the conversation by exploring a range of health issues including health promotion, prevention, treatment and management. By moving the conversation beyond the pandemic, the nine additional Town Halls will aim to improve awareness, challenge assumptions and change norms in healthcare for Indigenous nations across Turtle Island.
“I am honoured to continue hosting this initiative aimed at creating open, credible dialogue on the health issues that impact our communities. By taking such concrete actions, together, we can help to ensure the health of our nations for generations to come,” stated Marion Crowe.
To watch the weekly FNHMA Town Halls online, visit ihtoday.ca/townhall on Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m. EST or tune into APTN for the rebroadcast on Saturdays at 5:00 p.m. EST (check local listings). The series will run for 12 weeks on APTN beginning January 29, 2022. Each episode will be archived and available at ihtoday.ca/townhall after airing on APTN.
Background
Originally launched in March 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic began, the weekly virtual FNHMA Town Halls ran for four consecutive seasons, totalling 49 live episodes, featuring over 120 expert guests, and receiving more than 450 questions from viewers. Season 4 wrapped up in June 2021, but as the pandemic continues to challenge First Nations, the fifth season will allow our community to share information and learn from one another.
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About FNHMA
By First Nations. For First Nations.
Formed in 2010, the FNHMA is a national association committed to the design and delivery of training, certification and professional development for individuals who play a role in providing health services to First Nations. 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.
About APTN
APTN launched in 1999 as the world’s first national Indigenous broadcaster, creating a window into the remarkably diverse mosaic of Indigenous Peoples. A respected non-profit and charitable broadcaster, it’s the only one of its kind in North America. The network is Sharing Our Stories of authenticity in English, French and a variety of Indigenous languages to over 10 million Canadian subscribers. With over 80% Canadian content, APTN connects with its audiences through genuine, inspiring and engaging entertainment on multiple platforms.
About NationTalk
Incorporated in 2006, by Indigenous entrepreneur Don Barraclough, NationTalk started as a newswire and listing service that aggregated information relevant to the Indigenous communities in Canada. Since inception, NationTalk has distributed over 65,000 Indigenous specific media releases, and provided over $200,000 in communication services to numerous charitable, not-for-profit, and small Indigenous business owners across Canada.
Today, NationTalk is the best way to reach out to the Indigenous communities with more than 15,000 daily newsletter subscribers and over 2 million page impressions a year through its website.
For media inquiries, contact Gail Boyd, FNHMA Interim Executive Coordinator, at gail.boyd@fnhma.ca.