Palliative and end-of-life care (PEOLC) is essential to supporting individuals and their families through life-limiting illnesses and end-of-life transitions. Métis Albertans face unique cultural, social, and systemic barriers to accessing care across the health system, including in palliative and end-of-life settings. Despite a growing recognition of the importance of culturally responsive healthcare, the specific needs and priorities of Métis Albertans in palliative and end-of-life care remain largely unexplored. Similarly, with the growing availability and utilization of medical assistance in dying (MAID) across Canada, it is imperative to understand how MAID is experienced and navigated within Métis communities.
To better support our community, we partnered with Three Hive Consulting, a Métis-owned company, to identify the palliative and end-of-life care (PEOLC) needs and priorities of Métis Albertans and their families, including an exploration of needs and priorities related to medical assistance in dying (MAID).
Target Population:
Métis Albertans, caregivers, and service providers aged 18 and older.
Key Project Activities (2025 – 2026)
- Environmental Scan
- Community Survey
- Community Engagement at the 2025 Citizens’ Gathering
- Telephone interviews with Métis Albertans, caregivers, and service providers
- Community validation
- Community report back
- Engagement report
- Video resource