Circle of Life
Exploring, developing, and implementing strategies in Sagitawa Friendship Society where the cancer care journey is self-determined by Indigenous peoples living in Peace River and surrounding communities in which health care access is equitable and culturally safe.
Objectives
Community Engagement:
Develop an understanding of community members’ experiences along the cancer care journey specific to Sagitawa Friendship Society.
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Awareness:
Develop community-based programming to increase community awareness about cancer, cancer care journey supports and services as well as to support culturally safe cancer care.
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Navigation Support:
In relationship with service providers and cultural supports, develop a culturally safe and supported cancer care navigation process in Sagitawa Friendship Society.
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Environmental Scan:
Looking Forward: Develop policy and program recommendations to promote/advocate for improved health outcomes for the Sagitawa Friendship Centre community.