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The Mir Centre for Peace invites you to explore Compassionate Justice—a thought-provoking video speaker series that highlights pressing issues in Canada’s justice system and broader social justice concerns. Come hear talks from exceptional people speaking on criminal and social justice issues that are important to Canadians.
All events are FREE and open to both our campus community and surrounding communities.
Full Schedule:
Friday, February 13 , 10am at the Mir Centre
Katherine Hensel - Bringing our Children Home
Sponsored by the Social Service Worker Program
Friday, February 27, 1:30pm in room Sentinel 113
Brian Greenspan - The Press, The Public, and The Presumption of Innocence
Sponsored by the Law & Justice Studies Program
Friday, March 6, 10am at the Mir Centre
Lisa M. Kelly - The Unfinished Revolution of Youth Justice
Sponsored by the Social Service Worker Program
Tuesday, March 10, 6:00pm at the Mir Centre
Dr. Vincent Lam - Drug Addiction: A Front Row Seat
Sponsored by the Rural Pre-Medicine Program
Friday, March 20, 1:30pm at the Mir Centre
The Honorable Roaslie Abella - Putting Compassion into the Service of Justice
Sponsored by the Law & Justice Studies Program
Thursday, April 2, TBD at the Mir Centre
John Ralston Saul - Democracy on the Line
Sponsored by the School of University Arts & Sciences