What is it?

A set of culturally relevant health education tools (a toolkit) to help health service providers in Aboriginal communities promote awareness of colorectal cancer, and cancer screening and prevention.

Why is this important to me?

Colorectal cancer is on the rise in the Aboriginal population, but when colorectal cancer is caught early through regular screening, it is 90% curable. Research we did in 2006 and 2007 showed that Aboriginal communities in general did not have enough information about colorectal cancer, including its causes and symptoms, and ways to prevent it.

What's in the toolkit?

A colorectal cancer symptom wheel that uses illustrations of Aboriginal people to highlight the signs and symptoms See an online preview Colorectal cancer educational playing cards that use illustrations of Aboriginal people – they’re fun and educational at the same time. Available in English and Ojicree. Posters based on the Seven Grandfather Teachings and the Cycle of Life that provide advice for healthy living and colorectal cancer prevention. Available in English and Ojicree. A poster featuring Aboriginal comedian Leonard Dick promoting colorectal cancer screening. Available in English and Ojicree. A reference manual, facilitator’s guide and CD for health service providers

How to order

If you are a healthcare provider/educator please contact rachel.zappia@cancercare.on.ca to request access to the order web page.

Training for healthcare providers

Aboriginal health service providers and educators are eligible to attend train-the-trainer education sessions based on the toolkit.

Find out more or apply to attend

Want to know more?

Listen to our public service radio ad created especially for Aboriginal communities.

Prevention is the main focus of this empowering message, which suggests how to reduce your risk of getting colorectal cancer, and where you can find more information.

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Ask a health service provider in your community about Let’s take a stand against… colorectal cancer!