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May 26, 2026

Looking at the Sky – a new graphic novel by Amanda West Lewis.

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The Janusz Korczak Association of Canada is pleased to announce the publication of Looking at the Sky, a new graphic novel by Amanda West Lewis, illustrated by Abigail Rajunov. Looking […]

May 12, 2026

2025 Janusz Korczak Medal and Statuette Ceremony

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On April 28, 2026, the Janusz Korczak Association of Canada gathered at Government House in Victoria for the presentation of the 2025 Korczak Medal and Statuette. Hosted by Her Honour, […]

January 17, 2026

Janusz Korczak Bibliography: English Sources addenum for 2023 – 2025

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The Janusz Korczak Association of Canada is presenting the Janusz Korczak Bibliography: English Sources additions for 2023 – 2025. The bibliography includes all works related to Dr. Janusz Korczak that […]

January 12, 2026

Deb Foxcroft has been named the 2025 laureate of the Janusz Korczak Medal

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The Janusz Korczak Association of Canada is proud to announce that Deb Foxcroft has been named the 2025 laureate of the Janusz Korczak Medal in Children’s Rights Advocacy, presented in […]

January 9, 2026

Val Napoleon is Awarded the Janusz Korczak Statuette

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The Janusz Korczak Association of Canada is honoured to announce Prof. Val Napoleon, LLB, as the recipient of the 2025 Janusz Korczak Statuette for her lifetime achievement in child advocacy […]

June 6, 2025

New Graphic Novel Brings Korczak’s Legacy to Life with Magic and Heart

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The Janusz Korczak Association of Canada is proud to announce the release of The Wizard of Warsaw, a powerful new graphic novel by Katarzyna Wasylak that reimagines the life and […]

Gina Dimant 2023

May 22, 2025

Gina and Alexander Dimant Remembered Through Endowment Supporting Children’s Rights and Indigenous Education

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The legacy of Gina and Alexander Dimant, Holocaust survivors and co-founders of the Janusz Korczak Association of Canada, will live on through a newly established scholarship fund at the University […]

February 22, 2025

The Janusz Korczak Association of Canada Publishes First English Edition of Blumka’s Diary

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The Janusz Korczak Association of Canada is proud to announce the publication of the first English edition of Blumka’s Diary, made possible through a generous grant from the Consulate of […]

January 19, 2025

Janusz Korczak Medal and Statuette Award Ceremony – January 14, 2025

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The annual Janusz Korczak Medal and Statuette awards ceremony took place on January 14, 2025, at the Government House in Victoria, hosted by Her Honour Janet Austin, Lieutenant Governor of […]

November 26, 2024

Evening of Poetry by Lillian Boraks-Nemetz, Board Member of the Janusz Korczak Association of Canada

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A heartfelt and captivating evening unfolded as a room full of attendees gathered to experience the poetry of Jagna Boraks (Lillian Boraks-Nemetz), a distinguished author and a dedicated board member […]

November 15, 2024

How to Love a Child and Other Selected Works by Janusz Korczak, an Interview with Dr. Anna Maria Czernow.

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This two-volume translation of Selected Works of Janusz Korczak, essential to the dissemination of Dr. Korczak’s legacy, is now available to English-speaking audiences in print and online. The content was […]

October 22, 2024

Dr. Dana Brynelsen, OBC, is Awarded the Janusz Korczak Statuette

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The Janusz Korczak Association of Canada is honoured to announce Dr. Dana Brynelsen, OBC, as the recipient of the 2024 Janusz Korczak Statuette for her lifetime achievement in child advocacy […]