World Indigenous Cancer Conference (WICC) 2024

Welcome to the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer. A proud sponsor of WICC 2024.
Welcome to the webpage for Canadian Partnership Against Cancer content at the World Indigenous Cancer Conference (WICC) 2024.

The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (CPAC) is a proud sponsor of the World Indigenous Cancer Conference 2024, supporting knowledge-sharing that is integral to advancing equity in cancer service delivery, improving outcomes and experiences of Indigenous Peoples experiencing cancer, and supporting Indigenous wellness across the globe.

On this page you will find links to content mentioned during our conference presentations, plus other associated links to helpful resources or publications.

This webpage was created to support knowledge sharing at the World Indigenous Cancer Conference 2024 and is temporary; it will be taken down at the end of June 2024. However, all of the links on this page are to content that is publicly available and housed on the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer website (now, and post June 2024). We invite you to explore the rest of the site!

Reconciliation and advisory

CPAC’s commitment to reconciliation

The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer acknowledges that colonial practices and policies continue to impact the well-being of generations of First Nations, Inuit and Métis. ​First Nations, Inuit and Métis governments, organizations and communities are leading the work that will result in improved well-being with the development and implementation of Peoples-specific, self-determined solutions. ​Supporting this work is key to sustainable system change and to closing the gaps in cancer care and outcomes between First Nations, Inuit and Métis and other people in Canada.​ We are committed to working in a reconciliatory way with First Nations, Inuit and Métis to improve the cancer system.

Webpage: CPAC’s commitment to reconciliation

First Nations, Inuit and Métis advisory

Reciprocal engagement with First Nations, Inuit and Métis Advisors, partners and stakeholders is integral to:​

  • Supporting relational health and working in a good way​
  • Building trust and credibility in the First Nations, Inuit and Metis cancer space​
  • Ensuring continued alignment with First Nations, Inuit and Métis partners and leadership in a dynamic environment ​
  • Driving relevant system change for improved cancer outcomes

Webpage: First Nations, Inuit and Métis advisors

Palliative care

Beginning the journey into the spirit world: First Nations, Inuit and Métis approaches to palliative and end-of-life care in Canada

This resource summarizes factors contributing to First Nations, Inuit and Métis palliative and end-of-life care experiences; identifies areas for action in palliative and end-of-life care based on priorities, gaps, challenges and needs expressed by First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples and communities; and identifies innovative and Indigenous community-based models of care and person-centred approaches to palliative and end-of-life care.

The Canadian Interdisciplinary Palliative Care Competency Framework

The Canadian Interdisciplinary Palliative Care Competency Framework is a curriculum guide for educators and reference manual for disciplines providing palliative care.

Elimination of cervical cancer

Action Plan for the Elimination of Cervical Cancer

The World Health Organization has set the goal to eliminate cervical cancer worldwide this century and Canada’s Minister of Health committed the country to achieving this. CPAC has been working with partners across the country to develop the Action Plan.

 HPV vaccine access map

This resource provides information on who can get a free human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in Canada, where they can get it, and how much it costs to purchase it privately.

Webpage: HPV access in Canada, 2022

HPV immunization for the prevention of cervical cancer

Webpage: HPV immunization policies: Background and key statistics

Cervical cancer screening in Canada

This environmental scan summarizes the data collected from provincial and territorial screening programs and is intended to inform provincial/territorial decision-making for policy and practice.

Webpage: Cervical cancer screening in Canada (see Strategies to improve screening for First Nations, Inuit and Métis)

HPV primary screening and follow-up pathway

This centralized resource was developed to share evidence and real-world considerations that support provincial and territorial cancer screening partners who are implementing or considering implementing HPV primary screening and follow-up.

Webpage: HPV primary screening and follow-up pathway

Models of care

Models of Care Toolkit

The models of care toolkit is a practical resource for health system leaders and policy and program developers. It provides detailed information on innovative, evidence-informed models of care, with examples of care models used in Canada and internationally.

Webpage: Models of care (learn about Partnering with First Nations, Inuit and Métis partners)

Data

First Nations-, Inuit- and Métis-governed research and data systems

First Nations, Inuit and Métis-specific, self-determined data and research are key to understanding access, experience and outcomes in cancer care, and identifying community-led efforts and potential solutions for better outcomes.

Webpage: Priority 8 of the Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control: First Nations-, Inuit- and Métis-governed research and data systems

Pan-Canadian Cancer Data Strategy

Together with the Canadian Cancer Society, we worked with partners throughout the Canadian health and data systems to create the cancer data strategy that will guide efforts to enhance the collection, integration, and use of cancer data.

Pandemic recovery

Road to recovery: Cancer in the COVID-19 era

This report calls for urgent focus on cancer care following COVID-19 pandemic disruptions. The report highlights innovative work underway and identifies improvements to boost cancer system capacity and save lives.

Webpage: Road to recovery: Cancer in the COVID-19 era (see How COVID-19 has affected the health and well-being of First Nations, Inuit and Métis)

About the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer

The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer was created by the Government of Canada to steward the Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control 2019-2029. We support partners across the country to advance the priorities and actions set out in the Strategy. Together, we strive to ensure:

  • fewer people in Canada develop cancer
  • more people in Canada survive cancer
  • people in Canada affected by cancer have a better quality of life
  • all people in Canada have equitable access to high-quality cancer care, no matter who they are or where they live

Partnership is at the heart of all we do. We support cancer agencies and programs, health system partners and communities across provinces and territories with funding, skills, resources and evidence to develop sustainable solutions, take action and improve cancer outcomes. While we don’t deliver patient care, we work alongside partners to advance cancer priorities and implement initiatives to ensure equity of access, experience and outcomes for cancer care for everyone in Canada within a sustainable healthcare system.

Our approach is strengths-based, evidence-led and inclusive. In our work, we build on the unique and diverse strengths of partners and draw from the latest research and knowledge. We champion efforts that close gaps in the cancer care outcomes of First Nations, Inuit and Métis.

CPAC: Doing together what cannot be done alone.

Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control 2019-2029

Contact us

For more information, please contact FNIM@cpacc.net.

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