The late Honourable Iona Campagnolo, (October 18, 1932 - April 4, 2024) née Hardy, was the first woman Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia in 2001 where she served for six years and, in 1982, she was elected the first female President of the Liberal Party of Canada. In addition to her roles in national and international politics, Ms. Campagnolo received seven honorary degrees in BC and Ontario, as well as a number of awards including being designated as a member of the Order of Canada in 1973 and an Officer of the Order of St. John.

The Campagnolo Lecture Series was an annual event held in recognition of Iona Campagnolo’s commitment to justice for Indigenous Peoples, equity, and protection of the environment, as well as her frequent contributions as the Community Justice Centre’s “Ambassador for Restorative Justice.” The Campagnolo Lecture Series featured a guest speaker who presented insights and ideas about the role, function, and effects of enhancing the practice of Restorative Justice in modern society.

Speakers included: Dr. Cindy Blackstock, Dr. Brenda Morrison, Hon. Jody Wilson-Raybould, Judge Barry Stuart, Brenda M. Lucki, Judge Ross Green, Dr. Murray Sinclair, Beverley McLaughlin, Terri-Lynn Williams Davidson, Svend Robinson, Judge John Reilly, Adrienne Clarkson, and Dr. John Ralston Saul. A preview of select lectures is below. To view all past lectures, visit the Community Justice Centre’s YouTube page.