Resources for Quitting Commercial Tobacco

Find links to resources about commercial tobacco, cannabis, vaping and chronic disease for First Nations, Inuit, Métis and urban Indigenous peoples.

Brochures

Be Tobacco-Wise Brochure: Métis

A document for Métis people to learn about the benefits of quitting smoking, reasons to be smoke-free, and tips for quitting.

Flyers

The Indigenous Tobacco Program

Learn how the Indigenous Tobacco Program and Tobacco Wise Leads provide commercial tobacco, cannabis and vaping prevention, protection and cessation to First Nations, Inuit, Métis and urban Indigenous communities and organizations.

Benefits of Quitting Smoking

Learn the benefits of quitting smoking, like reducing your risk of tobacco-related cancers and chronic disease.

Steps to Quitting Smoking

Quitting smoking can be difficult. It may take more than one .Learn some tips to help you on your journey.

Physical Activity and Smoking

Physical activity can be a helpful strategy when quitting or lowering your commercial tobacco use. Learn some ways that being active can help to overcome nicotine cravings.

Nutrition and Smoking

Learn some tips that can help you be more successful if you want to quit or reduce your commercial tobacco use and make healthy food choices.

Toolkit

Indigenous Chronic Disease Toolkit

Healthcare workers can use this resource to facilitate discussion with community members who are experiencing chronic disease or need more information about a certain type of chronic disease.

This toolkit was created in partnership with Indigenous community members, who shared stories of their chronic disease experiences, and with guidance from the Joint Ontario Indigenous Cancer Committee.

Last Updated: April 25, 2025