June 29, 2026
A new group supporting Indigenous cancer patients and their families is hosting sessions in Regina, with plans in place to expand to other cities.
The Grief and Loss program was launched in February and is now in its second cycle.
Grounded in First Nations and Métis worldviews, the group recognizes grief as a holistic experience.
Virginia Bird is a consultant at the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency. She said cancer patients and others affected have called for Indigenous-led supports.