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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, […]

July 14, 2022

2020 – 2022 Janusz Korczak Bibliography: English Sources

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The Janusz Korczak Association of Canada is happy to present the Janusz Korczak Bibliography: English Sources additions for 2020 – 2022. The bibliography includes all works related to Dr. Janusz Korczak […]

May 9, 2022

Announcing the Polish edition of Tomek Bogacki’s The Champion of Children

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We are happy to announce the long overdue Polish edition of Tomek Bogacki’s “The Champion of Children. The Story of Janusz Korczak”. This book is an extraordinary tribute to Dr. […]

March 18, 2022

Ferne Strain – the Inaugural Recipient of the Janusz Korczak Association of Canada Award for Distinguished Social Work Practice Protecting the Rights of Children

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This award is granted to a British Columbia social worker in recognition of their contributions to improving children’s lives and wellbeing in ways that reflect the philosophy of Dr. Janusz […]

November 6, 2021

Dean’s Distinguished Lecture

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In partnership with the Janusz Korczak Association of Canada and British Columbia’s Representative for Children and Youth, the UBC Faculty of Education presents the Dean’s Distinguished Lecture and the Janusz Korczak Medal and […]

November 5, 2021

Intersectoral Family Justice Dialogue

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The Janusz Korczak Association of Canada and Access to Justice BC (A2JBC) – a network of justice sector leaders chaired by the Chief Justice of BC, Robert Bauman – are co-hosting an […]

November 4, 2021

Janusz Korczak’s Legacy: Children’s Rights are Human Rights Interdisciplinary Introduction Course

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About This Course Recognizing children as ‘rights holders’ – as social agents in their own right – has historical origins in the work of Dr. Janusz Korczak, an early 20th century pioneering […]

August 20, 2021

Pani Stefa and the Orphans by Magdalena Kicinska published in English

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We are delighted to announce the publication of Pani Stefa and the Orphans, Out of the Shadow of Korczak by Magdalena Kicinska, translated into the English by Sean G. Bye. The project has […]