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— May 28, 2013 —A warm thank you to Awna Teixeira for the beautiful concert and for sharing stories and especially for your heart touching comment on Janusz Korczak at the concert at 'The Fairview' (Vancouver) on May 27th.
Also, thank you for playing 'The Little Review', the song inspired by Janusz Korczak, his staff and children.
Awna Teixeira's web-site:
www.hazytales.me
www.pogirl.net
Please click on website link
www.cdbaby.com to purchase your physical disc or download of the new album "Where The Darkness Goes".
— March 30, 2013 —
2013 Annual General Meeting of Members and Supporters
Dear Friends,
THE JANUSZ KORCZAK ASSOCIATION OF CANADA is pleased to welcome you to the 2013 Annual General Meeting of Members and Supporters with Dr. Art Hister as guest speaker. The meeting will take place on April 14, 2013 at
4:30 pm at Peretz Centre for Secular Jewish Culture:
6184 Ash St.
Vancouver, BC
V5Z 3G9
— March 15, 2013 —
Visit of the Polish Ambassador Mr. Zenon Kosiniak-Kamysz and Consul General Krzysztof Czapla to the Faculty of Education, UBC.
From left to right:
Jerry Nussbaum (JKA), Ambassador Zenon Kosiniak-Kamysz and prof. Mark Edwards (UBC)
The ambassador and the consul met with the associate dean, professor Mark Edwards and several members of the faculty. Prof. Edwards introduced the Polish dignitaries to the accomplishments of the Faculty of Education as well as the University. The focal point of the visit was the presentation of the bronze relief donated to the Faculty by the Janusz Korczak Association of Canada. Following the visit, the Ambassador and the Consul met with Jerry Nussbaum, the President of the Association. The ambassador expressed his interest in the various endeavors of the association, and in particular the projects realized during 2012, the Year of Janusz Korczak. Both the Ambassador and the Consul pledged a continuing support for the association.
— February 15, 2013 —
The photos from Olga Medvedeva-Nathoo's lecture about Janusz Korczak for the Most – Bridge Russian Jewish Seniors Society on February 2, 2013 at Peretz Centre for Secular Jewish Culture
— February 5, 2013 —
Paul Heller (1911-2013) passed away on February 5th in Vancouver.
We express our deepest condolences to his children and the rest of the family.
— December 20, 2012 —
Happy Holidays to our Dear Members, Friends and Supportes!
— December 24, 2012 —
An Educational Legacy. Association Marks the Year of Janusz Korczak by Cynthia Ramsay ("Jewish Independent" November 23, 2012)
— December 23, 2012 —
Honarary membership for Janusz Korczak of the British Columbia Pediatric Society.
— November 9, 2012 —
The Photos from the Conference
“Janusz Korczak: His Legacy and Children’s Rights”
(November 2, 2012)
Photographer: Miroslaw Kuras
— November 8, 2012 —
The Photos from Richard Mirabel's Poetry Reading and Book Launch.
The Poetry Reading took place
on October 14, 2012
at the Zack Gallery
Jewish Community Centre
Photos by Robert Henderson:
The poet Richard Mirabel who used to live in White Rock, B.C. (he died in 2007) never tried to publish his poetry. In fact though, he had been writing poems all his life. Please find the brief story about Richard Mirabel, a reporter of a unique newspaper "The Little Review" (1926-1939) master-minded by Janusz Korczak, attached below.
About Richard Mirabel
Аll proceeds of sales go to charity
projects conducted by the Janusz Korczak Association of Canada.
— October 23, 2012 —
Members of the Janusz Korczak Association have collected a substantial amount of money for the Monument to Irena Sendlerowa which will be erected in the city of Otwock, Poland.
The money has been transferred to the Irena Sendlerowa Monument Building Committee account.
— October 5, 2012 —
Ludwik Mirabel passed away on September 30, 2012 in Vancouver. Ludwik Mirabel (b. 1917) a medical doctor, belonged to an ever shrinking group of people who knew Janusz Korczak personally. Before World War II he was one of the young contributors to Little Review ("Maly Przeglad"), a unique newspaper established by Korczak and written by children for children.
In 1933, Ludwik Mirabel, who was 16 years old, published the interview with Janusz Korczak - "45 Minutes with Korczak" ("Trzy kwadranse z Korczakiem").
Please find below a link to learn more about L. Mirabel including English translation of the interview "45 Minutes with Korczak".
The Newsletter of the Janusz Korczak Association of Canada. Nr. 5. September. 2007: 32-47.
In May 2006 Dr. Ludwik Mirabel delivered a talk The Promise Land of Maly Przeglad at the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre for the members of Janusz Korczak and public.
We express our heartfelt condolences to his children and the rest of the family.
The Janusz Korczak Association of Canada
Leon Gluzman passed away on October 3, 2012 in Ottawa.
Leon Gluzman (b. 1917) was one of the last surviving pupils of Janusz Korczak. He lived in the Home for Orphans from 1923 -1930. Leon saved for us the postcards that children of the Home received from the Old Doctor; post cards that are iconic in Korczak's pedagogy.
Leon kept repeating "The Home for Orphans shaped my life and decided my fate... " Till his last breath Leon still considered himself a pupil of legendary Janusz Korczak.
Leon Gluzman's life has been elaborately described in the recently published book "May their lot be lighter... Of Janusz Korczak and his pupil." by Olga Medvedeva-Nathoo.
We express our deepest condolences to his children and the rest of the family.
The Janusz Korczak Association of Canada
— September 24, 2012 —
Dear Friends,
You are cordially invited to the Richard Mirabel's Poetry Reading and Book Launch.
The Poetry Reading will take place
on Sunday, October 14, 2012
at 3 P.M. at the Zack Gallery
Jewish Community Centre
950 West 41st Avenue, Vancouver, BC
ADMISSION FREE
Light refreshments will be served
The book will be on sale. Аll proceeds of sales will go to charity
projects conducted by the Janusz Korczak Association of Canada.
— September 24, 2012 —
The conference
“Janusz Korczak: His Legacy and Children’s Rights”
Friday, November 2
Time:
9:30am – 4:30pm
Location:
St. John’s College, 2111 Lower Mall, UBC,
Fairmont Social Lounge
Description:
The conference “Janusz Korczak: His Legacy and Children’s Rights” is organized by the UBC Department of Education and the Janusz Korczak Association of Canada. The conference is the Canadian component of celebration of Year of Janusz Korczak.
The goal of the event is to promote Korczak’s ideas in the academic community. Among the speakers are UBC professors as well as members of the Janusz Korczak Association of Canada.
Ticketing:
Free admission by invitation
Conference Program
Learn more about event
designed by Anna Gelbart
Opening Reception of the Exhibit
JANUSZ KORCZAK AND THE CHILDREN OF THE WARSAW GHETTO
Exhibition Dates:
Wednesday September 19–Friday October 19, 2012
(June 17, 2012)
— August 2012 —
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Conference in Poznań Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań March 5th 2012 Janusz Korczak - An Outstanding Man and Pedagogue Participants: Jerry Nussbaum, Olga Medvedeva-Nathoo (Board Members of Janusz Korczak Association of Canada) Anna Kindler (Professor, Vice Provost and Associate Vice President Academic Affairs, University of British Columbia) |
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Lecture and Book Presentation by Olga Medvedeva-Nathoo in Warsaw The Jewish Historical Institute March 8th 2012 Janusz Korczak's Traces in Canada |
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Conference in New York Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in New York March 8th 2012 Janusz Korczak and Children's Rights in Contemporary Perspective |
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— July 10, 2012 —
Chairy Event at BC Children's Hospital
(June 17, 2012)
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— May 21, 2012 —
Teatr Popularny Canadian-Polish Society PRO ARTE is proud to announce an exciting charity event which will take place on June 17, 2012, at BC Children's Hospital in Vancouver.
The charity event will be held from 12:00 PM until 5:00 PM.
The great Janusz Korczak’s beloved children’s tale “King Matt the First” in an original stage adaptation by the well-known and respected Polish director Julia Wernio, and translated into English by Vancouver actor/director Marek Czuma will be performed at 2:30 PM.
The event will include many activities, such as music, singing, craft selling, refreshments, food etc. during the 5 hours of the event.
Bring your friends and family to support this charity initiative!
All ticket revenue, along with sponsor contributions will be donated to BC Children's Hospital Foundation.
The charity event will take place on June 17, 2012
from 12:00 PM until 5:00 PM
at BC Children's Hospital
Shaughnessy Building Auditorium
4480 Oak Street
Vancouver BC V6H 3N1
Click for more details
— April 12, 2012 —
The links page on our website has been updated: Links
— February 4, 2012 —
Pictures from 2012 General Meeting of Members and Supporters
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— January 2, 2012 —
2012 General Meeting of Members and Supporters
THE JANUSZ KORCZAK ASSOCIATION OF CANADA
is pleased to welcome you to the 2012 General Meeting of Members and Supporters.
The Meeting will be held in a new open format.
We will present the projects that were done over the past year.
We will promote the latest double issue of our Newsletter.
We will share our plans for 2012 which will be celebrated around the world as the
Year of Janusz Korczak
The following are highlights of the Association's plans:
- February-March 2012: co-presentation of the Chutzpah! Festival and the Popular Theatre performance “King Matt The First” by J. Korczak directed by Julia Wernio (Poland)
- Spring 2012: presentation of the book written by Olga Medvedeva-Nathoo“May Their Lives Be Easier…” about Janusz Korczak and his ward Leon Gluzman who has been living in Canada since 1930
- Fall 2012: placing bas-relief of Janusz Korczak at the Department of Education at the University of British Columbia
We invite you to share your comments and suggestions.
Your participation in the discussion will be greatly appreciated.
The Meeting will take place on January 22, 2012
at 1 P.M. at the Holocaust Education Centre - Jewish Community Centre: #50-950 West 41st Avenue, Vancouver V5Z 2N7.
Light refreshments will be served after the discussion.
— January 5, 2012 —
Our latest double Newsletter #7 has been added to the Newsletters section
— January 5, 2012 —
A new Membership Application has been added to the Membership section!
designed by Anna Gelbart