Indigenous Cancer Conference: Unity with Community 2019
Event Information
Description
The public, Indigenous healthcare providers are invited to attend the Unity with Community 2019 Indigenous Cancer Conference on September 27th at Walpole Island. Please join the Indigenous community to share knowledge on the cancer continuum and cancer services in our region, build relationships with Bkejwanong First Nation community and others in the Erie St. Clair and Southwest regions, and build relationships with fellow Indigenous healthcare service providers.
RSVP to Laurel Day via email: lday@namerind.on.ca or 519-672-0131 ext 247 or by fax 519-627-0717.
Topics:
- Navigating the cancer continuum
- Screening and Prevention
- The importance of early diagnosis
- Treatment – both holistic and traditional
- The Spiritual cross over – change of worlds
- Palliative care
- Medical Assistance in Dying
- Future initiatives
Continental breakfast and lunch provided. Local vendors will have items for sale.