George Belliveau

Dr. George Belliveau is a Professor in the Department of Language and Literacy Education at the University of British Columbia (UBC) Faculty of Education. He serves as the Cluster Lead for the Research-Based Theatre Cluster, integrating arts methodologies into educational research. His work bridges drama, literacy, and social justice through innovative performance-based pedagogies.

• Research Interests: Arts-based research, drama education, Shakespeare pedagogy, narrative inquiry, and social justice initiatives.
• Projects: Contact!Unload (military veteran trauma), A/r/tography in teacher education, and collaborations on anti-bullying and disability inclusion through theatre.

Publications include edited volumes on research-based theatre and numerous peer-reviewed articles exploring performative inquiry, curriculum design, and cross-cultural drama education. His recent collaborations examine water-health equity and transdisciplinary data theatre.

Collaborations span institutions like UBC, McGill University, and international partners in China and Germany. He emphasizes ethical knowledge translation through performance, addressing trauma, cultural heritage, and educational innovation.