title: Improving health equity for First Nations, Inuit and Métis people: Ontario's Aboriginal Cancer Strategy II.
abstract: Cancer incidence is increasing more rapidly and cancer survival is worse among Ontario's First Nations, Inuit and Métis (FNIM) populations than among other Ontarians. Cancer Care Ontario's Aboriginal Cancer Strategy II aims to reduce this health inequity and to improve the cancer journey and experience for FNIM people in Ontario. This comprehensive, multi-faceted strategy was developed and is being implemented with and for Aboriginal Peoples in Ontario in a way that honours the Aboriginal Path of Well-being.
authors.affiliation: Director of the Aboriginal Cancer Control Unit at Cancer Care Ontario (CCO). She led the development and launch of the Aboriginal Cancer Strategy II (ACS II).
authors.forename: Alethea
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kewayosh
authors.affiliation: Senior scientist with CCO's Aboriginal Cancer Control Unit. Her work includes surveillance of cancer and cancer risk factors, as well as the use of data to drive system change.
authors.forename: Loraine
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Marrett
authors.affiliation: Senior manager with CCO's Aboriginal Cancer Control Unit. He has accountability for all ACS II projects and initiatives.
authors.forename: Usman
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Aslam
authors.affiliation: Partnership liaison officer with CCO's Aboriginal Cancer Control Unit. He acts as a liaison between FNIM health networks and the Regional Cancer Programs and helps to fulfill CCO's commitment to building productive relationships with FNIM people.
authors.forename: Richard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Steiner
authors.affiliation: Former senior manager with CCO's Aboriginal Cancer Control Unit. She had accountability for selected ACS II projects and initiatives.
authors.forename: Margaret
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Moy Lum-Kwong
authors.affiliation: Senior project analyst with CCO's Aboriginal Cancer Control Unit. He supports the implementation of the ACS II through strengthening relationships with First Nations, Inuit and Métis populations.
authors.forename: Joseph
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Imre
authors.affiliation: Research associate with CCO's Aboriginal Cancer Control Unit. She focuses on analyzing cancer incidence, mortality, risk factors and screening uptake.
authors.forename: Abigail
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Amartey
mesh_terms: D054624:Health Status Disparities; D006801:Humans; D007198:Indians, North American / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D004930:Inuit / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D008495:Medical Oncology / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000208:ethnology / Q000517:prevention & control; D009864:Ontario / Q000453:epidemiology; D058996:Quality Improvement / Q000458:organization & administration*; D064890:Social Determinants of Health / Q000208:ethnology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data