Past projects

Building the foundation for change

Since its inception, the Partnership has worked with First Nations, Inuit and Métis partners to address systemic barriers in cancer care. Early efforts were guided by the National Indigenous Organization Caucus, a body within the Partnership that included representatives from the Assembly of First Nations, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami and the Métis National Council. This foundational collaboration led to the first-ever Action Plan on First Nations, Inuit and Métis Cancer Control, the current advisory structure and the beginning of deeper, long-term relationships.

To begin closing data gaps, the Partnership also supported baseline reports describing the cancer journeys of First Nations, Inuit and Métis. These efforts revealed inequities and identified opportunities for change. Through early funded initiatives, communities worked with cancer agencies to improve culturally appropriate services and share learnings in national gatherings.

The Continuity of Care Initiative (2014–2017)

Launched in 2014, the Continuity of Care Initiative focused on improving culturally safe care for First Nations, Inuit and Métis patients, particularly those living in rural, remote and isolated communities. Ten multi-jurisdiction, multi-year projects across Yukon, Northwest Territories, British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador aimed to strengthen care during diagnosis and at key transitions, such as returning home from urban treatment centres.

Learn about the 2014-2017 funded projects.

Scaling the work: 2018–2023

Building on early learnings, the Partnership committed more than $24 million to support Peoples-specific cancer plans in every province and territory. In 2018, 29 partners were funded to implement these plans, working with over 130 First Nations, Inuit and Métis governments, organizations and communities.

20 of 29
funded partners were First Nations, Inuit and Métis governments or organizations
130+
communities, organizations and governments engaged                        
500+
communities reached through system changes                         

Each of the 29 projects was rooted in community priorities and reflected diverse approaches—from navigation supports and wraparound care, to governance-led strategies and cultural safety training.

Learn about the 2018-2023 funded projects.

Current projects

See our current shared projects guided by trust, healing and the voices of First Nations, Inuit and Métis partners.