Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (CPAC)

In partnership with Dakota Ojibway Health Services, Southern Health-Santé Sud has invited 5 First Nations communities to community engagement session to talk about their priorities for palliative care and service gaps.
The communities include: Dakota Tipi First Nation, Long Plain First Nation, Roseau River Anishinaabe First Nation, Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation, Swan Lake Ojibway First Nation
Opportunities will be offered to care givers, families, and health staff to share their experiences and expertise and vision for the future
With the goals to co-design a model of care for each community that promotes holistic healing including spiritual, physical, mental and emotional health.
Guided by the CPAC documents Palliative Care Competency Framework & Journey to the Spirit World: First Nations Inuit & Metis approaches and end of life care in Canada
Project Outcomes: Build trust and establish and maintain positive relationships with First Nation partners Improve communication and coordination of palliative care within the First Nation communities
This project has made possible through collaboration and financial support from the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer Corporation and Health Canada.