Towards Phase 3: Therefore, the goal is to increase the number of communities in which the program will be offered, as well as to achieve sustainability (deliver the program without the assistance of funds from the Public Health Agency of Canada). For these reasons, we plan to transfer the coordination of implementation that was previously under the responsibility of researchers (Phase 2), to regional health Centres whose mandate is to offer the region’s families culturally adapted health services.
The advantage of being associated with health Centres: Because, these Indigenous institutions are in regular communication with the people in their region, implementation would not be affected by geographic concerns (long distances). In addition, their knowledge of the environment and contact network favour sustainability, as they will be in a position to determine which communities are ready to deliver the program, and be motivated to find local funding.
Our contribution to health Centres: In Phase 3 if PHAC funds us, in addition to sharing our experience of Phase 2, we will make a partial financial contribution. Please note that we will receive PHAC’s confirmation in February 2015.
- For an overview of our partners’ answers, please click on: ‘Surveys to prepare Phase 3’
- For evidence justifying an extension, please click on: ‘Rationale for Phase 3’
- For a timeline perspective, please click on: ‘Phase 3 Timeline’
- For a graph example, please click on: ‘Coordination transition: an example’
- For info about Health Centres, please click on: ‘Indigenous Health Centres’
