Learning from the experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across Canada
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
Championing the Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control through an equity lens with our partners.
As part of our efforts to mark and celebrate National Indigenous History Month in Canada and National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, we recognize the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada.
In this issue of our Newsletter, we’d like to highlight some of the recent engagements and resources that could help you in your work.
Learning from the experiences of others: Meet our First Nations, Inuit and Métis advisors
We are fortunate to collaborate with advisors who provide advice and guidance regarding the Partnership’s work with First Nations, Inuit and Métis. Recently, we had the opportunity to speak to Lea Bill, First Nations Advisor, Lily Amagoalik, Inuit Advisor, and Susie Hopper, Métis Advisor, about the health and cancer care priorities that are important for them and their communities as well as their experiences in their advisor roles.
Watch their interview:
World Indigenous Cancer Conference 2024: Insights and reflections?
Talia Pfefferle, Director of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Cancer Strategy, shares her experience representing the Partnership at this global event focused on global collaboration, identifying cancer-related research priorities and opportunities, fostering partnerships within the Indigenous cancer research community, and sharing knowledge and information about Indigenous people living with cancer with an aim to reduce disparities.
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Peoples-specific, self-determined priorities and indicators
The Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control describes three First Nations-, Inuit- and Métis-specific, self-determined priorities based on extensive engagement with First Nations, Inuit and Métis Elders, governments and advisors, Knowledge Keepers, families, cancer survivors, community leaders and national Indigenous organizations. These priorities represent areas where efforts and investments can be made to help drive needed changes in cancer care, outcomes and experience for all First Nations, Inuit and Métis.?
Learn more about the priorities:??
The Partnership continues to be committed to working in a reconciliatory way with First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples and communities to improve the cancer system by implementing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action.?
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Mayor Village of Valley Waters New Brunswick.
8 个月Great work everyone!
Registered Nurse, Health Researcher, Advocate
8 个月Thank you for doing this work, our communities benefit immensely!