Please join us for the 2021 Dean’s Distinguished Lecture
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 for Children’s Rights Advocacy Award Ceremony.
Host
Dr. Blye Frank, Dean, UBC Faculty of Education
Special Guest
Her Honour, the Honourable Janet Austin, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia
Distinguished Speaker
Dr. Jennifer Charlesworth, British Columbia’s Representative for Children and Youth
How do we ensure children’s rights and a sense of belonging are at the centre of our work? Join Dr. Charlesworth as she discusses rights-based education for those who work with children and youth.
Featuring
Mr. Jerry Nussbaum, President, Janusz Korczak Association of Canada
Dr. Kimberly Schonert-Reichl, Professor, UBC Faculty of Education and NoVo Foundation Endowed Chair of Social and Emotional Learning, University of Illinois Chicago
Cayley Burton, Recipient of the 2020 Janusz Korczak Association of Canada Graduate Scholarship