Julian Sher, the recipient of this year’s Michener-Deacon Fellowship, and Her Excellency Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada – photo taken following the Michener Award ceremony held in Rideau Hall, April 11, 2006.
Mr. Sher will use his Fellowship to research the sexual abuse of children by internet predators and how authorities in Canada and in other western countries are coping with the problem. The results of his findings are to be published in a book along with several magazine and newspaper articles.
The Michener-Deacon fellowship is awarded annually to a deserving recipient and helps to advance education in the field of journalism and serves the public interest through the promotion of values that benefit the community.