Regional Cancer Care Program

Funded by the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer and in partnership with Cancer Care Ontario, the Regional Cancer Program aims to address the ongoing cancer-related health disparities that exist between Urban Inuit and the general population in Ontario. Currently, the Regional Cancer Program is a 3-year project with four main areas of focus: prevention, cancer screening, patient experience and research and surveillance. Working closely with Indigenous Cancer Control Unit of Cancer Care Ontario, we are the only community-based Regional Cancer Program in the province. We are grounded in an understanding and awareness of Inuit-specific determinants of health and the principles of Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ).

Early Cancer Screening

Early Cancer screening detects cancer when it can be treated and saves lives. To get connected to a screening program in Ontario for Breast, Cervical, Colorectal and Lung cancer, please contact Felicia at fakhibi@tiontario.ca OR 613-402-4072.

What we do:

  • Health Promotion
  • Smoking Cessation
  • Education and Knowledge Translation
  • Community Engagement
  • Relationship Building
  • Advocacy

Our Initiatives

Taking Steps Together Inuktitut

Taking Steps Together Inuktitut

Taking Steps Together English

Taking Steps Together English

Cancer Care 101 Fact Sheet

Cancer Care 101 Fact Sheet

Inuit Cancer Risk Factors & Screening Fact Sheet (Inuktitut)

Inuit Cancer Risk Factors & Screening Fact Sheet (Inuktitut)

Inuit Cancer Risk Factors & Screening Fact Sheet (English)

Inuit Cancer Risk Factors & Screening Fact Sheet (English)
Ontario Caregiver Organization logo

Are you a caregiver?  The wellness of a caregiver after a cancer diagnosis is vitally important.  The Ontario Caregiver Organization has many resources and supports to help you through the difficult journey of providing care for a loved one. Click on the link below for more information.

Ontario Caregivers
  • 613-565-5885 x203

  • Monday – Friday, 8am to 4pm

Email Regional Cancer Care Manager