Canadian Cancer Society shared a post on LinkedIn:
“This National Indigenous Peoples Day, we are honoured to share one individual’s story and perspective as part of the diverse experiences and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis Peoples.
We want to highlight the story of Dana Bellis, or Jaad Gudangaa ‘laas of the Yahgu Laanaas Raven Clan, who was a caregiver for her mother through pancreatic cancer on Haida Gwaii.
Dana and her mother’s story demonstrates the challenges that come with living in remote communities when it comes to receiving cancer care while also demonstrating strength, resilience, and advocacy that help drive change.
Globally leading patient partners like Dana are extremely important as they contribute meaningful lived experience, cultural knowledge, and expertise that strengthen the design and delivery of cancer care. Her Haida Style of engagement is an example of how the Canadian research landscape continues to collaborate at home and internationally to improve cancer care. Patient partner involvement helps make cancer care and support services more meaningful and co-designed to better reflect their priorities, experiences, and strengths.
Thank you, Dana, for continuing to lend your voice and experience to help shape more equitable and culturally responsive cancer care at home and globally.”
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