Izzeddin Hawamda

Title: Instructor - Fall 2024

Biography:

Izzeddin Hawamda was born and raised in a rural village just outside of the city of Nablus in the West Bank, Palestine. He currently works as the Anti-Racist Education Professional Learning Initiative Coordinator with Louis Riel, River East Transcona, and Winnipeg School Divisions. Izzeddin, along with two colleagues, is a co-founder of Bridge, a dialogue group focused on addressing polarizing conversations through narratives, storytelling, and compassionate listening. He is currently working toward a PhD in Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Manitoba.

Courses:

HR-4025 Indigenous Languages: Culture, Rights, and Conflicts