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Eight Strategic Priorities

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Strategic Priority 1 - Building Productive Relationships

Build and promote relationships with Indigenous partners based on trust and mutual respect.

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Strategic Priority 2 - Measurement, Monitoring and Evaluation

Compile and develop information to improve the quality of the cancer experience for patients, families and healthcare providers. 

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Strategic Priority 3 - Prevention and Well-bring

Reduce rates of cancer and other chronic diseases in Indigenous People. 

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Strategic Priority 4 - Screening

Increase participation in cancer screening among Indigenous peoples across the province. 

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Strategic Priority 5 - Palliative and End-of-Life Care

Help take care of the palliative and end-of-life needs of Indigenous peoples with cancer. 

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Strategic Priority 6 - Survivorship

Enhancing awareness of cancer survivorship and promoting culturally safe supports. 

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Strategic Priority 7 - Education

Increase the knowledge and awareness among Indigenous people about cancer and other chronic diseases, and among healthcare providers about cultural safety. 

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Strategic Priority 8 - Equitable Access

Reduce barriers in the health system and service delivery. 


Regional Indigenous Cancer Plan Overview

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