Cancer

Navigation App

 

A culturally grounded navigation tool for Indigenous people facing cancer — and a resource for the health providers who care for them

Raevn Tele is currently developing a free mobile app in Alberta to support people through their cancer journey by:

  • Connecting users to private early screening and at-home care pathways
  • Offering culturally safe, guided support to both those diagnosed, their caregivers and healthcare providers seeking to strengthen culturally informed care
  • Providing access to trusted resources and community-informed knowledge
  • Creating space for optional, consent-based story sharing to inform stronger systems

It is simple, private, accessible, and free — allowing individuals, caregivers, and providers to access and engage with information and support from their own homes, at their own pace. 

The app is organized into a few key pathways that filter information so that people only see what is specific, helpful, and relevant to them

At Home Cancer Screening & Early Detection Resources

This section brings together reliable at-home screening options, early detection resources, and links to Indigenous virtual healthcare providers — intentionally gathered in one place.

Raevn Tele shares trusted resources only and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

I am Diagnosed with Cancer

If you have received a cancer diagnosis, this space helps you explore trusted supports and practical resources that may be available to you. Private, anonymous, and at your own pace, you can explore financial supports, government and NIHB navigation, charitable assistance, workplace supports, and more — including culturally grounded resources tailored to your situation, so you can focus your time and energy where it matters most.

I am a caregiver to someone with cancer

This space helps caregivers explore trusted resources and guidance to support both their loved one and themselves through practical, emotional, and financial challenges. At your own pace, you can navigate topics like workplace leave, financial assistance, legal planning, emotional supports, and caregiver communities — with resources tailored to your situation.

Healthcare workers supporting Indigenous patients 

A learning space for healthcare providers supporting Indigenous patients and families. Access cultural guidance, lived-experience insights, and trusted resources designed to strengthen understanding and support culturally safe, informed care practices, and pathways. Explore and navigate Indigenous-specific programs, supports, and common questions with greater confidence.

  • higher cervical cancer incidence compared with non-First Nations women 92% 92%
  • higher colorectal cancer incidence among First Nations men 39% 39%
  • lower 5 year lung cancer survival rate among Metis adults 30% 30%
  • Higher cancer incidence rate among FNMI population 33% 33%

Indigenous patients experience poorer survival in 14 out of the 15 most common cancers in Canada

Why this app is different than other supports

For many Indigenous patients and families, navigating cancer care can feel overwhelming and isolating. This app gathers vetted, specific resources and guidance in one place so you can explore supports privately, revisit information anytime, and move forward with greater clarity — knowing what resources and supports you are eligible for. Professional and culturally grounded guidance available from your own home — on your time, as you need it, with complete privacy and anonymity.

Your voice matters  You don’t need to share everything — even a few words helps. You can stay anonymous and share only what feels comfortable

 

You can share in a simple way:

  • Answer 1 or 2 short questions (below)
  • Write a few words, a sentence, or more about your experience — whatever feels right
  • Stay anonymous if you wish — no name or email is required.
Your answers directly shape this app — helping build something real for others to find support when they need it most. 
What do you wish was easier during your cancer experience?  patient or caregiver

Were there supports and resources you only found out about after the fact — that you wish you knew about earlier?

What would have helped you feel more supported, understood or guided?

Your voice helps show why this needs to exist.

 

If you are open to sharing, you can complete a short, anonymous 3 minute guided reflection below

 

Share your thoughts here

While this app is currently being developed for Alberta due to regional relevance, we welcome and value stories from individuals accross all provinces. Your voice matters — and will help shape the future of brining this support to your province next.

Connect With Us

  This space is for questions, connection, and general messages. If you’re looking to share a story or letter of support — anonymously — please see the options below.

Story & Experience Submission

You may share your experience with as much or as  little identifying information as you wish. You do not need to include your name or email unless you want a response.

Anonymous submissions are welcome. Your experience can help shape new pathways of care for Indigenous people and honour the need for a better future for the generations who follow. Each submission is reviewed and helps shape what is built into the Raevn Tele app — from the supports included to how people navigate them.

Please review the consent options below and select with intention.

If you would like us to contact you about your story, or to stay updated on the app’s progress, be sure to include your email below.

Name
Consent Preferences (your story will only be inlcuded in ways you have selected below) Please select all that apply:
Help shape the app or stay updated (please include your email)

All knowledge shared through Raevn Tele remains consent-based and community-informed, and is not used, shared, or accessed without

clear permission and informed consent.

  Legal Notice

Raevn Tele is not a healthcare provider and does not provide medical diagnosis, treatment, or clinical advice. This platform is a navigation and support resource designed to help people access information, community knowledge, and existing supports. Raevn Tele is built alongside healthcare systems but operates independently and does not replace the role of doctors, healers, or care teams. Information and resources shared through this platform are provided for informational and supportive purposes only. Raevn Tele cannot guarantee the availability, accuracy, or outcomes of any external services or supports. Individuals remain responsible for how they choose to use the information and resources provided. Raevn Tele does not assume responsibility or liability for decisions made or outcomes resulting from the use of this platform. Use of this platform does not create a patient-provider relationship. No diagnosis, referral, enrollment, or identifying information is required to access the platform. All knowledge shared through Raevn Tele remains consent-based and community-informed, and is not used, shared, or accessed without clear permission and informed consent.

Last updated: March 2026