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Lawson mourns the loss of Joan Francolini
We are saddened to share with you that Joan Francolini passed away Sunday June 22nd, following an extended illness. From 1992 – 2001, as the first Executive Director of The Lawson Foundation, Joan earned the respect of Canada’s private philanthropic and charitable...
2014 Active Healthy Kids Canada Report Card on the Physical Activity of Children and Youth: Is Canada in the Running?
The 10th anniversary of the most current and comprehensive annual assessment of the physical activity of children and youth in Canada was released on May 20, 2014. For the first time, this Report Card reveals how Canada stacks up against 14 other countries.
Passing the Baton: Marcel Lauzière to become the new Executive Director of The Lawson Foundation
December 12, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “In succession planning, nothing succeeds like another helping of success, so it gives me great pleasure to announce that Marcel Lauzière will succeed Angie Killoran as Executive Director when she retires from the Foundation in...
The Lawson Foundation is recognized by the City of London
The Lawson Foundation was recognized by the City of London on January 29, 2013 as part of the Featured Community Organization program for striving to make London a caring and compassionate city through dedicated and valuable contributions to the community. This...
Two Lawson grantees win prestigious 2010 CIHR Awards
In November, Clyde Hertzman and Kahnawage Schools Diabetes Prevention Project were presented with prestigious 2010 CIHR Awards. Read more here.
CEECD International Conference: Models of Early Childhood Services
Join us in Montreal June 5-6, 2012 for this conference on the various challenges faced while implementing best ECD practices in the world. How should services be organized? How can best practices be provided on a large scale? How can these programs be funded? Click...