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

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 BC doctor who has made an extraordinary contribution in the field of organized medicine and/or community service. Achievement should be so outstanding as to serve […]

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The Janusz Korczak Statuette Ceremony at Government House

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 CM, the President and CEO of UNICEF Canada. The ceremony took place on May 3rd 2023 at the Government House in Victoria, BC., hosted by […]

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The Janusz Korczak Statuette Award 2023

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 rights and well-being in Canada and around the world in his 30 plus year career.  The Janusz Korczak Statuette recognizes lifetime achievement in child advocacy […]

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The Honourable Landon Pearson OC passes away

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 in the field of child advocacy. Her dedication to promoting the well-being of children, particularly in the areas of child labor and children affected by […]

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The Janusz Korczak Association of Canada Annual General Meeting

Welcome – Jerry Nussbaum, President Review of the Associations events and projects LILLIAN BORAKS-NEMETZ – Master of Ceremonies for 2022 Janusz Korczak Award Ceremony Oct. 18 2022 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 […]

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Dr. Harvey Cohen is Awarded the Janusz Korczak Medal

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 and dedication to children’s health and wellbeing throughout his career in clinical care, teaching and pushing the frontiers interdisciplinary research. With this medal we recognize […]

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Janusz Korczak Awards in Child Advocacy

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, under the distinguished patronage of Her Honour Janet Austin, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia Adrienne Montani is awarded the Janusz Korczak Medal, presented in […]

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2020 – 2022 Janusz Korczak Bibliography: English Sources

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 that appeared in English (or were translated into English) between 2020 and 2022. It is a continuation of the the Janusz Korczak Bibliography: English […]

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

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. Korczak, who was a pioneer in the fight for children’s rights, a leading advocate for the respect and love for every child, and a true […]

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

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 Korczak. The Janusz Korczak Association of Canada recognizes social workers as worthy carriers of Dr. Korczak’s legacy, in that they are working directly with children, […]

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