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July 20, 2024

In Memory of Gina Dimant (January 11, 1926 – July 19, 2024)

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It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Gina Dimant, a cherished founding member of the Janusz Korczak Association of Canada (JKAC), on July 19, 2024. […]

July 19, 2024

BC Representative for Children and Youth Releases a Report Calling for Changes in Systems of Care

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The Representative for Children and Youth (RCY) is calling for a collective commitment to “stop tinkering at the edges of an outdated system that does not work for too many […]

June 19, 2024

Books Available online

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The Janusz Korczak Association of Canada is happy to announce three new books available online at no charge. These are the two volumes of How to Love a Child: Selected […]

May 27, 2024

Visit of Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence

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Jerry Nussbaum, the President of the Janusz Korczak Association of Canada, represented our association at the reception to commemorate the visit of Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, on May […]

May 16, 2024

Congratulations to Dr. Christine Loock, Recipient of Dr David M Bachop Gold Medal for Distinguished Medical Service

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Congratulations to Dr. Chris Loock, Board Member of the Janusz Korczak Association of Canada, for receiving this distinguished award. The Dr David M Bachop Gold Medal is given to a […]

May 2, 2024

Mary Teegee Awarded the 2023 Janusz Korczak Medal

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The Janusz Korczak Medal honours those working to improve children’s lives in ways that encourage love for children, listening to children, fostering healthy children’s lives, and building capacities in children, […]

July 1, 2023

The Janusz Korczak Association of Canada Annual General Meeting

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Lillian said that Korczak lit the torch for Children’s rights, and so the theme for Lillian’s introductory remarks was  “His flame burns on”.  Dr. Jennifer Charlesworth, Representative for Children and […]

June 29, 2023

The Janusz Korczak Statuette Award 2023

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The Janusz Korczak Association of Canada is honoured to announce the 2023 award of the Janusz Korczak Statuette to David Morley CM, an outstanding Canadian, who has supported and advanced children’s […]

June 22, 2023

The Honourable Landon Pearson OC passes away

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It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of the Honourable Landon Pearson. Landon was a true champion for children’s rights and a respected leader […]

March 14, 2023

The Janusz Korczak Statuette Ceremony at Government House

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The Janusz Korczak Association of Canada, under the distinguished patronage of Her Honour Janet Austin Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, has awarded the 2023 Janusz Korczak Statuette to David Morley […]

October 23, 2022

Dr. Harvey Cohen is Awarded the Janusz Korczak Medal

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The Janusz Korczak Association of Canada is proud to announce the recipient of the Janusz Korczak Medal, Dr. Harvey Cohen. The Medal is awarded to honour Dr. Cohen’s life-long commitment […]

October 19, 2022

Janusz Korczak Awards in Child Advocacy

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The Janusz Korczak Association of Canada is honoured to announce the 2022 laureates of the Janusz Korczak Awards in Child Advocacy: Hon. Landon Pearson O.C. is awarded the Janusz Korczak Statuette, […]