First Nations, Inuit and Métis
Date: June 15, 2022
This section highlights some community and regional responses that have supported those most affected by the pandemic, as well as the challenges faced by First Nations, Inuit and Métis
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First Nations, Inuit and Métis
Date: August 17, 2021
The inclusion of competencies specific to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis in this framework reflects Canada’s commitment to reconciliation and the critical importance of cultural safety for the provision of high-quality palliative care
First Nations, Inuit and Métis
Date: November 25, 2020
Given that First Nations, Inuit and Métis are more likely to have lower incomes and live in rural or remote communities, they likely make up a disproportionately high share of the population described in this report
Priorities and actions identified by First Nations, Inuit and Métis to eliminate cervical cancer
Date: November 17, 2020
Learn about Peoples-specific priorities and actions to address specific inequities experienced by First Nations, Inuit and Métis
Leading practices in First Nations, Inuit and/or Métis smoking cessation
Date: April 1, 2019
Review results about Canadian smoking cessation approaches developed by, with or for First Nations, Inuit and Métis populations, now with data from 2018 to 2019
The BETTER program for preventing cancer and chronic diseases
Date: July 4, 2018
Learn more about the BETTER program for preventing cancer and chronic diseases through an interview with Dr. Eva Grunfeld, a video and a pamphlet
Lessons learned from the CLASP initiative to support Indigenous health and wellness
Date: May 1, 2017
In this 2017 report, learn about the participation of Indigenous communities in seven CLASP projects (Coalitions Linking Action and Science for Prevention) for preventing cancer and chronic diseases
The lengthy patient journey in Inuit Nunangat
Date: October 1, 2014
Learn about the distances and times many Inuit need to travel to receive cancer care
Inuit cancer control in Canada baseline report
Date: June 1, 2014
Review this 2014 report about the Inuit cancer journey developed as a baseline to measure future progress
Cancer control for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis in the North : Interview
Date: February 10, 2014
Read Dr. Corriveau’s interview about cancer control in the north and the cancer control strategy for the Northwest Territories
Cancer care and control in Inuit Nunangat
Date: August 1, 2012
Learn about the cancer journey for each of the Inuit Nunangat regions, and promising, culturally responsive resources and services
Patient identification systems for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples: Environmental scan
Date: March 29, 2012
Review this 2012 report for practices about ethnocultural identification and gaps in identifying First Nations, Inuit, and Métis cancer patients
Patient identification systems with ethnocultural identifiers for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples
Date: January 27, 2012
Review this 2012 inventory for noteworthy and emerging practices that include First Nations, Inuit, and Métis identifiers in health databases
First Nations, Inuit and Métis action plan on cancer control
Date: June 1, 2011
Review this report from 2011 about the First Nations, Inuit and Métis cancer journey, developed as a baseline to measure future progress
The emotional impact of breast cancer (Beatrice’s story in Inuinnaqtun)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Beatrice talks in Inuinnaqtun about the emotions she felt when diagnosed with breast cancer and gives advice about medical appointments.
The emotional impact of breast cancer (Beatrice’s story in English)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Beatrice talks in English about the emotions she felt when she was diagnosed with breast cancer and gives advice about medical appointments
Travelling long distances for breast cancer treatment (Veronica’s story in Inuktitut)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Veronica speaks in Inuktitut about travelling over 1000 miles for breast-cancer treatment and how cancer has changed her
Travelling long distances for breast cancer treatment (Veronica’s story in English)
Date: March 1, 2011
In this video, Veronica speaks in English about travelling over 1000 miles for breast cancer treatment and how cancer has changed her
Report from the national forum on First Nations, Inuit, and Métis cancer control
Date: June 30, 2009
In this foundational report from 2009, learn about the Partnership’s work in advancing cancer control with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis