Background The National Inuit Strategy on Research focuses on advancing Inuit
governance in research, increasing ownership over data and building capacity. Responding …

Inuit face worse cancer survival rates and outcomes than the general Canadian population.
Persistent health disparities cannot be understood without examining the structural factors …

Inequities in access to oncology care among Indigenous peoples in Canada are well
documented. Access to oncology care is mediated by a range of factors; however, emerging …

Aims To appraise and synthesize the empirical literature on the needs and challenges of
Indigenous peoples' accessibility to palliative care in rural and remote settings. Design …

There is a notable lack of research related to trends in Inuit accessing health services
throughout the land known as Canada. Given Nunavut's reliance on specialised services …

Cancer is a leading cause of death among Inuit. A legacy of colonialism, residential schools,
and systemic racism has eroded trust among Inuit and many do not receive culturally safe …

Human health is biocultural. Indeed, the recognition that human health, illness, and well‐
being are complexly interwoven biocultural processes, best understood through a variety of …

Lung cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in Canada and a leading
cause of cancer mortality. Lung cancer also affects First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples …

In Canada, most people prefer to die at home. However, the proportion of deaths that occur
in hospital has increased over time. This study examined mortality rates and proportionate …

Introduction. The death of a family member due to cancer is one of the most stressful events
of life. The purpose of the present study was to investigate lived experiences of family …