Summary

First Nation (FN) people experience greater health disparities than other Canadians. In Ontario, cancer incidence rates are increasing among FN populations, including breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers, all of which have organized province-wide screening programs. Disparities also exist in cancer survival rates with FN people having poorer survival rates than non-FN people. Research suggests that education and access to screening pro- grams that deliver culturally-appropriate services could help to detect cancers early. In NWO, opportunistic screening has the potential to ease barriers by utilizing opportunities where education and screening are provided in a convenient and appropriate way.