It is argued that Canadian teacher education is characterized by a paradox of change and no change. The cause is delinquency in implementation, with the abilities to change at the structural and practice levels poorly matched. Barriers to change, institutions' role tensions inhibiting their functioning, and institutional differences are discussed.…

Leadership was characterized as patriarchal and hierarchical during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Pioneer women were often not credited with leadership qualities although many, including school teachers, journalists, suffragettes, healthcare workers, and social activists played an important role in the development of Manitoba communities.…