11/21/2025
Congrats to David McLaren, Health Director of the Kebaowek Nation, for receiving the 2025 First Nations Health Managers Association-HEC Excellence in Health Leadership Award.
In his many transformational roles in the health system, David has been a driving force in improving First Nations health outcomes through culturally grounded care, advocacy and visionary leadership.
As a lifetime leader in health, David has served as the Health Director of Kabaowek since 2002 and has held influential positions including the Vice-President of Health of the First Nation of Québec and Labrador Health & Social Services Commission.
The First Nations Health Managers Association (FNHMA), in partnership with Healthcare Excellence Canada (HEC), is proud to announce David McLaren, CFNHM, CIL, as the recipient of the 2025 Excellence in Health Leadership Award – Innovative Leaders.