Ontario Justice Education Network
@ojenroej.bsky.social
We develop educational tools that introduce young people in Ontario to the justice system, help them understand the law, and build their legal capability.
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Best wishes for a happy holiday season from OJEN! Thank you for another successful year of justice education.
Our office will be closed from December 22nd to January 1st. See you in the new year!
Our office will be closed from December 22nd to January 1st. See you in the new year!
December 19, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Best wishes for a happy holiday season from OJEN! Thank you for another successful year of justice education.
Our office will be closed from December 22nd to January 1st. See you in the new year!
Our office will be closed from December 22nd to January 1st. See you in the new year!
Donate to OJEN’s programs and help youth develop the skills and knowledge to manage the legal aspects of their lives! OJEN’s programs focus on what youth tell us is important to them. Your donation makes it possible to give more youth tools to help them succeed. Donate now: ojen.ca/en/donate/
December 17, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Donate to OJEN’s programs and help youth develop the skills and knowledge to manage the legal aspects of their lives! OJEN’s programs focus on what youth tell us is important to them. Your donation makes it possible to give more youth tools to help them succeed. Donate now: ojen.ca/en/donate/
See You in Court is a new CBC podcast series that tells the story behind some of the legal battles that changed Canada. Host, Falan Johnson, explores 8 significant cases over 13 half-hour episodes.
Find all 13 episodes here: app.magellan.ai/listen_links...
Find all 13 episodes here: app.magellan.ai/listen_links...
December 12, 2025 at 7:04 PM
See You in Court is a new CBC podcast series that tells the story behind some of the legal battles that changed Canada. Host, Falan Johnson, explores 8 significant cases over 13 half-hour episodes.
Find all 13 episodes here: app.magellan.ai/listen_links...
Find all 13 episodes here: app.magellan.ai/listen_links...
Reimagining the Justice System was a multi-session program which combined legal education and artistic expression, supported by the Law Commission of Canada and hosted by Downtown Legal Services in partnership with Law in Action Within Schools program & its students.
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Reimagining the Justice System - OJEN
Reimagining the Justice System was a multi-session program supported by the Law Commission of Canada and hosted by Downtown Legal Services.
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December 9, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Reimagining the Justice System was a multi-session program which combined legal education and artistic expression, supported by the Law Commission of Canada and hosted by Downtown Legal Services in partnership with Law in Action Within Schools program & its students.
More:
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The Herbert family kicked off OJEN’s year-end fundraising campaign on October 25 with their annual Tate’s Tableaux. The event raised over $8,000 in support of OJEN’s justice education initiatives.
December 5, 2025 at 7:45 PM
The Herbert family kicked off OJEN’s year-end fundraising campaign on October 25 with their annual Tate’s Tableaux. The event raised over $8,000 in support of OJEN’s justice education initiatives.
OJEN’s Board of Directors, staff & guests met on for the 23rd Annual General Meeting. Thanks to the efforts of staff, volunteers, funders, partners and friends, this year saw OJEN continue to expand justice education initiatives that are youth-centered and relevant to diverse youth audiences.
December 5, 2025 at 6:55 PM
OJEN’s Board of Directors, staff & guests met on for the 23rd Annual General Meeting. Thanks to the efforts of staff, volunteers, funders, partners and friends, this year saw OJEN continue to expand justice education initiatives that are youth-centered and relevant to diverse youth audiences.
The Police Resource Outreach Supporting Education (PROSE) Writing Team, consisting of educators from the Grand Erie District School Board and police officers from local police services, became the first group ever to receive the Chief Justices' Award.
December 3, 2025 at 8:06 PM
The Police Resource Outreach Supporting Education (PROSE) Writing Team, consisting of educators from the Grand Erie District School Board and police officers from local police services, became the first group ever to receive the Chief Justices' Award.
Mock trial season is here! Registrations have started to open for the OBA/OJEN Competitive Mock Trial Tournaments. Go to your local page to register your teams and find more information: ojen.ca/en/oocmt/
December 1, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Mock trial season is here! Registrations have started to open for the OBA/OJEN Competitive Mock Trial Tournaments. Go to your local page to register your teams and find more information: ojen.ca/en/oocmt/
In a new Law Syrup episode, tune in to a conversation with criminal defence lawyer Megan Savard! This episode offers a candid look at criminal law, advocacy, professional resilience, and the real-world impact of legal processes on Canadian society.
Thank you to the @lawfoundationon.bsky.social!
Thank you to the @lawfoundationon.bsky.social!
November 27, 2025 at 5:37 PM
In a new Law Syrup episode, tune in to a conversation with criminal defence lawyer Megan Savard! This episode offers a candid look at criminal law, advocacy, professional resilience, and the real-world impact of legal processes on Canadian society.
Thank you to the @lawfoundationon.bsky.social!
Thank you to the @lawfoundationon.bsky.social!
OJEN is pleased to partner with the Black Female Lawyers Network in sponsoring 30 BIPOC young women to attend the Sistah’s in Law annual retreat. Participants will attend this event where they will learn about careers in law and connect with Black women in law.
Register: ojen.ca/en/program/s...
Register: ojen.ca/en/program/s...
November 3, 2025 at 2:01 PM
OJEN is pleased to partner with the Black Female Lawyers Network in sponsoring 30 BIPOC young women to attend the Sistah’s in Law annual retreat. Participants will attend this event where they will learn about careers in law and connect with Black women in law.
Register: ojen.ca/en/program/s...
Register: ojen.ca/en/program/s...
The registration for the Fall 2025 Charter Challenge is open! If you have not introduced your classes to OJEN’s Charter Challenge, here are a few reasons why you might consider giving it a try: ojen.ca/en/try-chart...
Why You Should Give OJEN’s Charter Challenge a Try - OJEN
The Charter Challenge is Ontario’s only mock appeal competition for secondary schools. Each semester, OJEN releases a mock judicial decision in which complex Charter issues are raised on appeal. Stud...
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October 28, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The registration for the Fall 2025 Charter Challenge is open! If you have not introduced your classes to OJEN’s Charter Challenge, here are a few reasons why you might consider giving it a try: ojen.ca/en/try-chart...
Thanks to the Herbert family for another great evening! Tate's Tableaux is an annual event commemorating the life of their son, Tate, that also raises funds for OJEN's justice education programs for youth. Help make Tate's Tableaux a great success with a donation to OJEN: ojen.ca/en/donate/
October 27, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Thanks to the Herbert family for another great evening! Tate's Tableaux is an annual event commemorating the life of their son, Tate, that also raises funds for OJEN's justice education programs for youth. Help make Tate's Tableaux a great success with a donation to OJEN: ojen.ca/en/donate/
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Registration is open for the Charter Challenge! This year’s case addresses legislative changes to a basic income scheme. The final teams will make their arguments at the Court of Appeal for Ontario. Teachers, register your students by November 3rd: ojen.ca/en/program/c...
OJEN Charter Challenge - OJEN
The Charter Challenge is Ontario's only mock appeal for high school students.
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October 14, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Registration is open for the Charter Challenge! This year’s case addresses legislative changes to a basic income scheme. The final teams will make their arguments at the Court of Appeal for Ontario. Teachers, register your students by November 3rd: ojen.ca/en/program/c...
Registration is open for the Charter Challenge! This year’s case addresses legislative changes to a basic income scheme. The final teams will make their arguments at the Court of Appeal for Ontario. Teachers, register your students by November 3rd: ojen.ca/en/program/c...
OJEN Charter Challenge - OJEN
The Charter Challenge is Ontario's only mock appeal for high school students.
ojen.ca
October 14, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Registration is open for the Charter Challenge! This year’s case addresses legislative changes to a basic income scheme. The final teams will make their arguments at the Court of Appeal for Ontario. Teachers, register your students by November 3rd: ojen.ca/en/program/c...
As well as developing new content for our school programs, (the Charter Challenge, the Apps for Justice Challenge and the OBA-OJEN Competitive Mock Trials), we’ve created exciting new resources to enhance classroom learning and bring the law to life.
Check out these resources:
Check out these resources:
October 1, 2025 at 7:08 PM
As well as developing new content for our school programs, (the Charter Challenge, the Apps for Justice Challenge and the OBA-OJEN Competitive Mock Trials), we’ve created exciting new resources to enhance classroom learning and bring the law to life.
Check out these resources:
Check out these resources:
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Today is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. At CLEO, we are committed to working with Indigenous organizations toward the goals of truth, healing, and reconciliation.
CLEO offers free resources to support Indigenous communities with legal questions:
CLEO offers free resources to support Indigenous communities with legal questions:
September 30, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Today is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. At CLEO, we are committed to working with Indigenous organizations toward the goals of truth, healing, and reconciliation.
CLEO offers free resources to support Indigenous communities with legal questions:
CLEO offers free resources to support Indigenous communities with legal questions:
Today, September 30th, is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We reflect on the history, truths, and continuous impacts of the residential school system and colonialism on Indigenous peoples and what we can do to take action toward reconciliation.
September 30, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Today, September 30th, is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We reflect on the history, truths, and continuous impacts of the residential school system and colonialism on Indigenous peoples and what we can do to take action toward reconciliation.
Susan Kasurak, a teacher at Western Technical-Commercial School in the Toronto District School Board, was presented with the 2025 Hux-Kiteley Exemplary Justice Educator Award on August 27.
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Read more: ojen.ca/en/about/oje...
2025 Susan Kasurak - OJEN
Susan Kasurak, a teacher at Western Technical-Commercial School in the Toronto District School Board, was presented with the 2025 Hux-Kiteley Award.
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September 23, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Susan Kasurak, a teacher at Western Technical-Commercial School in the Toronto District School Board, was presented with the 2025 Hux-Kiteley Exemplary Justice Educator Award on August 27.
Read more: ojen.ca/en/about/oje...
Read more: ojen.ca/en/about/oje...
OJEN welcomed more than 70 law teachers to our 2025 Summer Law Institute. Over the conference, teachers attended workshops, heard from more than 20 speakers including the Chief Justice of Ontario, and enjoyed networking opportunities with colleagues. Read our blog post here: ojen.ca/en/2025-sli-...
September 16, 2025 at 7:48 PM
OJEN welcomed more than 70 law teachers to our 2025 Summer Law Institute. Over the conference, teachers attended workshops, heard from more than 20 speakers including the Chief Justice of Ontario, and enjoyed networking opportunities with colleagues. Read our blog post here: ojen.ca/en/2025-sli-...
OJEN ran an essay contest asking high school students: What role does law reform play in creating positive social change? In this Law Syrup episode, the winners—Zainab, Jal, & Marwa—share what they discovered about law’s impact on society & how they see their own futures unfold.
September 11, 2025 at 2:26 PM
OJEN ran an essay contest asking high school students: What role does law reform play in creating positive social change? In this Law Syrup episode, the winners—Zainab, Jal, & Marwa—share what they discovered about law’s impact on society & how they see their own futures unfold.
One week until the Summer Law Institute!
OJEN’s conference for secondary school teachers of Law & Civics features thought-provoking workshops with leaders from the legal communities. Ignite your passion for law just in time for the school year!
Visit: ojen.ca/en/training/...
OJEN’s conference for secondary school teachers of Law & Civics features thought-provoking workshops with leaders from the legal communities. Ignite your passion for law just in time for the school year!
Visit: ojen.ca/en/training/...
August 19, 2025 at 7:46 PM
One week until the Summer Law Institute!
OJEN’s conference for secondary school teachers of Law & Civics features thought-provoking workshops with leaders from the legal communities. Ignite your passion for law just in time for the school year!
Visit: ojen.ca/en/training/...
OJEN’s conference for secondary school teachers of Law & Civics features thought-provoking workshops with leaders from the legal communities. Ignite your passion for law just in time for the school year!
Visit: ojen.ca/en/training/...
Law Syrup episode: A Career in Family Law 🎙️
From the path into this field to courtroom realities, our guest Dara Khoeum shares how he balances legal strategy with empathy, navigates the overlap between family & criminal law, & advocates for clients through challenging moments.
From the path into this field to courtroom realities, our guest Dara Khoeum shares how he balances legal strategy with empathy, navigates the overlap between family & criminal law, & advocates for clients through challenging moments.
August 14, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Law Syrup episode: A Career in Family Law 🎙️
From the path into this field to courtroom realities, our guest Dara Khoeum shares how he balances legal strategy with empathy, navigates the overlap between family & criminal law, & advocates for clients through challenging moments.
From the path into this field to courtroom realities, our guest Dara Khoeum shares how he balances legal strategy with empathy, navigates the overlap between family & criminal law, & advocates for clients through challenging moments.
Teachers, join us at the Summer Law Institute! Connecting secondary school teachers of Law & Civics with leaders in the legal and justice communities. Ignite your passion for law just in time for the next school year! For more information & to register, visit: ojen.ca/en/training/...
August 6, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Teachers, join us at the Summer Law Institute! Connecting secondary school teachers of Law & Civics with leaders in the legal and justice communities. Ignite your passion for law just in time for the next school year! For more information & to register, visit: ojen.ca/en/training/...
What does it take to make law come alive for high school students? In this episode of Law Syrup 🎙️ , Marija Apostolovski, Luís Filipe and Matthew Wilks, high-school educators, share what drew them to the profession, and the challenges and surprises in teaching legal topics to young people.
July 31, 2025 at 6:01 PM
What does it take to make law come alive for high school students? In this episode of Law Syrup 🎙️ , Marija Apostolovski, Luís Filipe and Matthew Wilks, high-school educators, share what drew them to the profession, and the challenges and surprises in teaching legal topics to young people.
It's time for a new Law Syrup episode! 🎙️
Join Herman Wong and Douglas Kwan from the Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario (ACTO), as they dive into housing law, specifically landlord and tenant rights, responsibilities and resources, and how a Live Aid concert sparked a career in advocacy.
Join Herman Wong and Douglas Kwan from the Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario (ACTO), as they dive into housing law, specifically landlord and tenant rights, responsibilities and resources, and how a Live Aid concert sparked a career in advocacy.
July 17, 2025 at 4:07 PM
It's time for a new Law Syrup episode! 🎙️
Join Herman Wong and Douglas Kwan from the Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario (ACTO), as they dive into housing law, specifically landlord and tenant rights, responsibilities and resources, and how a Live Aid concert sparked a career in advocacy.
Join Herman Wong and Douglas Kwan from the Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario (ACTO), as they dive into housing law, specifically landlord and tenant rights, responsibilities and resources, and how a Live Aid concert sparked a career in advocacy.