About Us
Our Mission
We partner to achieve the best childhood cancer care system for children, youth, survivors, and their families in Ontario and beyond.
Our Vision
A valued partner. An excellent childhood cancer care system.
Land Acknowledgement
We would like to acknowledge that POGO’s work takes place on traditional territories and Treaty Lands of many Indigenous nations across the land now called Ontario.
We reflect on the relationship that Indigenous Peoples and their ancestors have had with this land for thousands of years and on the harmful impacts of colonialism on Indigenous Peoples, including inequities in healthcare that continue to exist.
We gratefully acknowledge the opportunity to collaborate on these traditional lands to achieve the best childhood cancer system for children and families in Ontario. We affirm POGO’s ongoing commitment to building trusting relationships with First Nations, Inuit, Métis and Urban Indigenous Peoples as we carry out our mission.
Indigenous Resource Guide
POGO’s First Nations, Inuit, Métis and Urban Indigenous Children with Cancer Initiative Core Group was established in 2019 and is committed to improving equity and cultural safety in care for Indigenous children with cancer and their families. In 2022, this group developed a resource list for pediatric oncology healthcare professionals of all disciplines who wish to expand their understanding of the rich and varied experiences of First Nations, Inuit, Métis and Urban Indigenous patients and families, to foster culturally safe, equitable care.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Our Commitment to Putting Equity at the Heart of Everything We Do
At the heart of POGO’s mission is our commitment to work in collaboration across Ontario and beyond to ensure everyone affected by childhood cancer has access to the best care and support. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver on this mission, and that to achieve our vision of excellence requires an environment in which everyone feels welcomed and valued, including our team, and those we serve and with whom we work.
We are taking action to:
- Have our organization reflect the diverse community we serve
- Empower people from all backgrounds to do their best work in support of our mission
- Reduce barriers to our programs and services
- Be a positive voice to address inequities in the broader childhood cancer system
- Educate ourselves on issues of systemic racism, diversity, equity and inclusion to help us be positive agents of change
YOU can be a champion for kids with cancer!
With your help, we will ensure that kids and youth with cancer, their families and survivors of childhood cancer have equitable access to the best care for the best possible outcomes.