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From BC to Africa: A Practicum in Tanzania

Six UVic teacher candidates from the Victoria and Cranbrook campuses, traveled to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to practice their teaching skills and learn from the Tanzanian education system. Carly Pearson, from the East Kootenay Teacher Education Program shares her experience. 

A Practicum in Tanzania
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In Memoriam: T’łat’laḵuł Trish Rosborough

Dr. Rosborough was a dear colleague, friend, and mentor to many and her contributions to community knowledge and Indigenous language recovery and revitalization will continue to have an impact on the field of Indigenous education well into the future. 

In Memoriam
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Research that's making an impact

Our research is making a difference. Anita Prest and PhD candidate Hector Vazquez Cordoba study the inclusion of Indigenous musical knowledge and traditions in musical education.

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