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A Culturally Safe Advocacy Model for Inuit Cancer Patients and their Families [13:55-14:20]
Carolyn Roberts, FNIM Patient Nurse Navigator - Champlain Regional Cancer Program, The Ottawa Hospital

• Highlight unique challenges of Inuit patients from Nunavut to access healthcare.
• Debunking the myths of First Nation, Inuit and Metis Peoples.

This session will be 25 minutes (20 minute presentation with 5 minutes of Q&A)

Bridging the Gap in Health Inequities- A Personal Experience [14:20-14:45]
Anne Hixon, Product Manager- Women's Health and Medical Imaging - Fujifilm Canada

• Describe barriers faced by the Indigenous Peoples of Canada when accessing basic healthcare.
• Expand upon a personal experience of implementing strategies in overcoming barriers.
• Explore the use of new digital radiography technology and AI to help bridge healthcare gaps.
• Explore the future landscape of accessing healthcare in Canada.

Approved for 1 Category A Credit