The Canadian Association of General Nurses (CINA) and the Ontario Cancer Research Institute (OICR) have today announced a new partnership to include indigenous priorities in cancer research, building the research capacity and in the first nations, and in the first nations, Burden of Cancers within these populations.
Organizations agree on the need to identify the unique priorities associated with FNIM population cancer by supporting the training and promotion of indigenous people working in cancer research and addressing questions about FNIM -related cancer research. Through these actions, Cina and Oicr will allow the understanding and application of indigenous special framework for cancer research.
As the longest national health care organization in Canada, CINA is able to support and conduct research with FNIM communities, organizations and researchers. As an Institute for Cancer Research in the province, OICR seeks to include indigenous communities in its research activities so that its work reflects the diversity of Ontario and is done in a way that recognizes and respects the cultural values of FNIM populations.
Examples of proposed activities include the creation and support of specialized training and training opportunities, CINA advises OICR on issues related to native cancer research and the creation of an open dialogue to ensure that the priorities of FNIM communities are reflected in cancer research.
This is really an exciting time to deal with the cancer research network required for indigenous people. At Cina, the opportunity to work with our partners, especially the dedicated OICR team, is a real indication of the impact of corporate relationships and the construction of content focusing on indigenous cancer. The Opportunity Window for taking up health care organizations is a unique plan that will prove the indigenous indicators in collaboration with the main stakeholders. “
Lea Bill, President of Cina and Dr. Angeline Letendre, Vice President
“We are excited to work with CINA to promote cancer research with and within the first nations, inuit and Métis communities,” says Dr. Christine Williams, acting President of Oicr. “Through this connection we will be able to work together to reduce cancer tax in indigenous communities and help ensure that native cancer researchers are at the forefront of these efforts.”
“Our province produces innovative discoveries of cancer research that save lives every day,” says Nolan Quinn, Minister of College, Universities, Research and Security Excellence. “This partnership between the Canadian Nurses’ Union and the Ontario Cancer Institute will promote Ontario cancer research so that the communities of the first nations, Inuit and Métis can continue to live healthy and happy lives.”
