In response to the enhanced commitment of OH (CCO) to health equality, reducing inequities and improving cancer care for First Nations, Inuit, Metis and urban Indigenous peoples, the South West Regional Cancer Program’s Indigenous Program has grown and evolved.
What are our goals?
The team carry out the work outlined in CCO’s First Nations, Inuit, Métis and urban Indigenous Cancer Strategy, and in response, developing and implementing our regional strategy. Bringing their collective strengths to the table, the team will engage with regional hospital partners and Indigenous communities to enact meaningful change in these key areas:
- Building productive relationships
- Measurement, Monitoring and Evaluation
- Prevention and Well-Being
- Screening
- Palliative and End-of-Life Care
- Survivorship
- Education
- Equitable Access
Engage with us
If you have any questions about the work we do or want to consult with the team on how to incorporate the Indigenous perspective into your work, please contact us. For more information and resources about Indigenous cancer care, visit the Cancer Care Ontario site.
For more information on Indigenous Health and Wellness at LHSC, please visit the Meet the Indigenous Health Team page.
Resources and links
Cancer Care Ontario Resources
- Cancer 101 Toolkit for First Nations, Inuit and Métis People | Cancer Care Ontario
- Cancer Care Ontario Recommended Resources for First Nations, Inuit, Métis & Urban Indigenous Peoples
Ontario Health Resources
Accessing Non-Insured Health Benefits
Advance care planning
Palliative care
Meet our Team
Regional Indigenous Cancer Lead
Indigenous Patient Navigator
Indigenous Program Coordinator/Resource Consultant
