Resources on Identity and Culture in Cancer Care
First Nations and Indigenous Populations
This page lists cancer resources to support First Nations, Inuit, Métis and urban Indigenous communities and organizations in Ontario. Find tools, reports and publications, service information, and other resources related to First Nations, Inuit, Métis and urban Indigenous cancer care and control.
INDIGENOUS NAVIGATOR PROGRAM CCO
Indigenous Navigators provide support and advocacy for First Nations, Inuit, Métis and urban Indigenous patients and families by: facilitating and coordinating access to cancer services for palliative and supportive care addressing cultural and spiritual needs networking with Indigenous and non-Indigenous partners to make the cancer journey a culturally safe experience Patients, families and healthcare providers are welcome to call navigators directly.
Black and Racialized Communities
CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY - RACIALIZED COMMUNITIES
Baseline information and link to Health Equity Report.
The Oladele Foundation through the African Cancer Support Group (ACSG) focuses on supporting anyone within the African Canadians, Caribbean Canadians and Black Canadians generally called the Black Community, going through cancer and other chronic diseases. ACSG has a series of educational videos on various topics related to cancer within the Black community in Canada.
2SLGBTQIA+ Communities
Information specific to the experience of LGBTQ populations affected by cancer, compiled by the Canadian Cancer Survivor Network
PRINCESS MARGARET SEXUALITY & GENDER DIVERSITY RESOURCES
A pamphlet exploring community resources.
WELLSPRINGS GAY & QUEER MEN’S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
A monthly support open to gay and queer men, as well as trans, agender, and non-binary individuals who are looking for a welcoming space to find support and care.