Building Cancer Awareness and Empowering Métis Youth: Featuring Jordyn Playne, President, Métis Nation of Ontario Youth Council
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In this episode, Ayesha spoke with Jordyn Playne, President of the Métis Nation of Ontario Youth Council, a group of youth representatives from across Ontario who advocate on behalf of the concerns and interests of Métis youth at the provincial level. Jordyn is also a Clinical Consultant and Trainer at Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care, as well as an advocate for cancer prevention. Jordyn has a Master’s degree in social work and licenses/certifications in cognitive behavioral therapy. To mark Cancer Prevention Action Week, which took place during the third week of February, Jordyn also shared a personal story to help raise awareness about the importance of cancer prevention, particularly among Indigenous communities like the Métis. Cancer is a significant concern among Métis people, including women, as they face higher cancer rates than the non-Indigenous population. Jordyn describes herself as a cancer “previvor,” as she took preventative action to reduce her risk of breast cancer. Tune into the episode to learn more about Jordyn’s story and her work in helping to improve health awareness and health outcomes among Métis youth and the greater Métis Nation. For more life science and medical device content, visit the Xtalks Vitals homepage. Follow Us on Social Media Twitter: @Xtalks Instagram: @Xtalks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xtalks.Webinars/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/xtalks-webconferences YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/XtalksWebinars/featured
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