Statistics on frequency of cancers newly diagnosed during 2005-2007 and incidence of each of seven types: prostrate, breast, lung, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, uterine, ovarian and cervical.
Data sources: Métis Nation of Ontario Citizenship Registry and the Ontario Cancer Registry.
Survivors share their knowledge of resiliency with Aboriginal youth from remote First Nation communities by providing culturally appropriate resources and training tools.
To accompany documentary directed by Michelle Derosier about 22-year-old Fort Hope (Eabametoong First Nation) resident Doris Slipperjack and her struggle to overcome her addiction to Oxycontin.
Documentary.
Study examined key research findings, results from the 2011 Aboriginal Business Survey, responses from interviews with financial institutions and business women, and business support services.
Resource developed for service providers to First Nations families to better understand traditional teachings, barriers to practice and challenges facing First Nations people.