A Conference to commemorate William T. "Lon" Lawson, 1910--1992

The first CYC teacher in Ontario (Thistletown, 1957)
and the inspiration for the BA program at University of Victoria,
Lon Lawson understood the complexities of child and youth work
and the need for training that is relevant to CYCs. 

Mohawk College --  Hamilton, Ontario
June 1 - 3, 2005

On the 95th Anniversary of his birth (and the 35th Anniversary of the Mohawk CYW Program!), this conference is intended to promote what Lon worked for.

Conference Features

Over 50 Workshops
Covering every aspect of CYC work from preschoolers to young offenders, schools, residence, community and more
A Portrait of the Man
Lon Lawson through the eyes of those who knew him
Forums for CYC Specialists
For school, hospital, educator, and private practice CYCs

Training Institutes
6 full-day session to pursue specific skills and topics in depth

Black Light Theatre Group
Back by popular demand, kids and staff of Thunder Bay CAS

Mohawk CYC Hero and Award
Inauguration of the Jo Wells Award, with Jo herself 


Teaching & Learning Conference  --  Largest in OACYC's History
Details in future update of this page

Click here to download the Program booklet in pdf format (Acrobat Reader required);           

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