Cancer Strategy / Strategic priorities / Priority 7

Priority 7: Peoples-specific, self-determined care

This priority and the associated Peoples-specific actions were identified by First Nations, Inuit and Métis. Efforts made in these areas will help drive needed changes in outcome and experience for all First Nations, Inuit and Métis.

Design and deliver Métis-determined programs and services.
Reduce jurisdictional barriers and improve communication, navigation, and coordination.

How far do you need to travel to access care?

Did you feel your care provider treated you with respect?

Was the medical terminology communicated accessibly?

Was there integration of traditional foods for those wishing to have it?

Was there integration of traditional medicine for those wishing to have it?

Was your escort or Elder able to be in the room with you?

Were you able to get assistance in an Indigenous language if you needed it?

Priority 1

Decrease the risk of people getting cancer

Priority 2

Diagnose cancer faster, accurately and at an earlier stage

Priority 3

Deliver high-quality care in a sustainable, world-class system

Priority 4

Eliminate barriers to people getting the care they need

Priority 5

Priority 6

Culturally appropriate care closer to home

Priority 7

Peoples-specific, self-determined care

Priority 8

First Nations-, Inuit- and Métis-governed research and data systems