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.

Actions

  1. Design and deliver First Nations-determined programs and services.
  2. Reduce jurisdictional barriers.
  3. Improve communication, navigation and coordination across the system.

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  1. Design and deliver Inuit-driven programs and services.
  2. Improve coordination and navigation of care.

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

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Indicator Concepts

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?

Our Priorities

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
Deliver information and supports for people living with cancer, families and caregivers
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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