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Lara Rosenoff Gauvin is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Manitoba, specializing in Socio-Cultural Anthropology. She has a research focus on repatriation and rematriation, emphasizing the importance of intergenerational Indigenous knowledge and justice frameworks within her work. Over the last fifteen years, she has been involved with the Acoli Elders and youth in Northern Uganda, focusing on healing and the complexities of post-conflict realities. As the granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, Lara brings a deep awareness to the historical injustices faced by Indigenous peoples, positioning her work within a broader narrative of cultural repair and legacies of colonialism. Her commitment to respectful practices in remembrance and repatriation continues to guide her professional and academic journey, addressing human rights and land rights issues in museums and communities. Lara actively collaborates with various organizations in these fields and accepts graduate students for both Master's and PhD programs.
University of Manitoba • Winnipeg, MB
Educator in the Department of Anthropology with a focus on Socio-Cultural Anthropology.
Streams include Education, Administration, or Clinical.