Cancer Strategy / Strategic priorities / Priority 7

Priority 7: Peoples-specific, self-determined care

A culturally appropriate approach that addresses the needs of individuals should be offered through Peoples-specific programs and services. This can be achieved through innovative approaches where Peoples-specific leadership is demonstrated through self-determined health programs and services that meet the needs of communities.

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

Were you able to receive care close to home?

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?

Were you able to have family and community supports with you during your cancer journey?

Were you able to access care and resources in your preferred language?

Did your loved one receive culturally appropriate palliative and end-of-life care?

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

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