Strategic Priority 1: Building Productive Relationships

In collaboration with ICCU, Regional Indigenous Cancer Lead, Indigenous Navigator, Coordinator, and relevant networks, continuing the engagement strategy for the region
Continue to engage Indigenous communities and organizations that Indigenous partners are aware of the Indigenous cancer roles and program information
Further develop Indigenous expertise within the regional cancer system and the Provincial Primary Care and Cancer Network through Regional Indigenous Cancer Lead and Cervical Lead
Engage with the Primary Care and Cancer Network to share information and resources (e.g., presentations and submission to the newsletter)
Continue to connect with the 14 hospitals in the region to share information about the South West Regional Cancer Program and the Indigenous program in the region
Continue to identify and collaborate with key service providers on programming and services for FNIMuI in the region (NIHB, pharmacy)
System gap analysis of regional hospitals on existing cultural practices (scan)
Work with partners to promote respect for, and understanding of, Indigenous knowledge and traditional medicines (spiritual care, policies)

A foundation of trust and shared decision-making, guided by the needs and voices of Indigenous peoples and organizational partners, is established within the Regional Cancer Program
Increased Indigenous input into regional goals and initiatives, ensuring Indigenous peoples have a voice in the cancer care system
Increased access to Indigenous knowledge and traditional practices within the Regional Cancer Program