Faculty of Education News Archive
![Dr. Laara Fitznor](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Photo-1_Dr.-Laara-Fitznor-UofM-Faculty-of-Education-and-Elder-150x150.jpg)
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Peru study program students embark on ‘epic journey’
October 7, 2016 —
Petroglyphs, ancient ruins and floating islands made from bundled reeds highlighted the Peru study program led by Dr. Laara Fitznor this year.
![Hoop Dancer-1](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016-09-26_V3A3766-Hoop-Dancer-1-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Education
Teacher shares power of reconciliation
September 27, 2016 —
Teacher and activist Lisa Howell knows firsthand the liberating and transformative power of education in reconciliation.
![Carved by Coast Salish artist Luke Marston, the TRC Bentwood Box is a lasting tribute to all Indian Residential School Survivors. The box travelled with the TRC to all of its official events.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/TRC-150x150.jpg)
Education conference focuses on Reconciliation
September 26, 2016 —
The Faculty of Education at the University of Manitoba, in partnership with the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, is hosting a two-part conference focusing on education for truth and reconciliation
![Keynote speaker Wayne Davies](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016-09-20_V3A3328-Wayne-Davies-4-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Education
Proud night for former professor
September 23, 2016 —
Education’s Homecoming event was a proud night for former professor Ken Osborne.
![Debra Beach Ducharme](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Indigenous-Celebration-Debra-Beach-Ducharme-150x150.jpg)
Looking back, moving forward
September 22, 2016 —
Indigenous Homecoming event showcases alumni who are advancing Indigenous education and Reconciliation
![Wayne Davies](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016-09-19-Wayne-Davies-1500px-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Education
Teaching for positive change
September 19, 2016 —
Education Homecoming’s keynote speaker says that teaching is about more than imparting facts and knowledge, it’s about inspiring positive change.
![Prof. Graham Lea](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016-08-03_V3A3061-Graham-Lea-WEB-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Education
Theatre-based research transformative: new prof
September 9, 2016 —
Working with veterans to share their stories through theatre, Graham Lea says the process can result in a deeply transformative experience for all those involved.
![Prof. Rob Renaud](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/2016-07-29-_V3A2920-Renaud-Door-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Education
Time to give back: Renaud
September 5, 2016 —
As Rob Renaud settles into his new role as department head of Educational Administration, Foundations & Psychology, first and foremost, he wants to give back to the faculty that has supported him since arriving in Manitoba 15 years ago.
![Niigaan Sinclair](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2016-08-30-V3A3222-Niigaan-Sinclair-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Education
Reconciliation: It’s up to you, teachers
August 31, 2016 —
Prof. Niigaan Sinclair had a clear message for education students about their role in shaping Canada’s future
![Education for reconciliation](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2016-07-29-Education-For-Reconciliation-LPB-150x150.jpg)
Faculty of Education
Faculty to host ‘education for reconciliation’ conference
August 18, 2016 —
Education for reconciliation conference workshops hosted by educators from across the province who will share the various actions being taken in regards to reconciliation