The University of Manitoba has unveiled a new education pathway for Access Program students interested in a career in teaching. “Hoka Canku – the Blue Heron Pathway to Education”—named for the traits of balance, determination, grace, and patience held by its namesake—will connect students with the Faculty of Education throughout their studies with the goal of promoting the faculty to Access Program students. UManitoba Faculty of Education Dean Jan Stewart explained that the program offers a solution to the province’s critical need for teachers, particularly for Indigenous communities.
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