Name Change

• Makwendam new name for former Ryerson school in Burlington

  The HDSB began a process to rename the school in September after calls from the public to make the change.

  Education

  Nov 18
  
• Goodbye Red River College, hello RRC Polytech

  The Manitoba post-secondary institution announced Tuesday that it's changing its name to Red River College Polytechnic -- or RRC Polytech for short.

  Education

  Oct 5
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• Wilfrid Laurier University to examine ‘complex legacy’ and current impact of namesake

  Southern Ontario's Wilfrid Laurier University says it will examine the "complex legacy" and present-day impact of its namesake in a new, multi-year public history project.

  Canada

  Jul 29
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• TVDSB trustees vote in favour of changing Ryerson Public School’s name

  Ryerson Public School was named after Egerton Ryerson, who was instrumental in designing Canada’s residential school system.

  Education

  Jun 23
• Trustees in Halton Region vote to rename Ryerson Public School

  The school board says the renaming process will begin in September to allow parents, guardians, students and community members to provide their input.

  Education

  Jun 17
• Kingston public school board votes to change École Sir John A. Macdonald Public School name

  The interim name will Kingston East Elementary School while the board conducts public consultation on a new name.

  Canada

  Jun 17
• Ryerson Public School sign vandalized, removed; TVDSB to discuss motion to rename school

  A motion put forward by trustee Corrine Rahman calls on TVDSB to engage in the consultation process to rename the school with participation from First Nation community members.

  Canada

  Jun 16
• Neepawa MJHL hockey team changes its name to Titans

  The Manitoba Junior Hockey League team revealed it has changed its name to the Neepawa Titans on Monday.

  Sports

  Jun 7
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• Moving and removing statues: Indigenous advocates want to see ‘justice’ in Canada

  'These things are perpetuating the racism and perpetuating the hatred towards Indigenous people without even realizing,' said Sheila North, a former grand chief.

  Canada

  Jun 3
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• ‘Mic Mac’ street names called colonial, outdated as HRM council asks for report

  A Halifax councilor says the city has an opportunity to rename streets and landmarks with honour to the Mi'kmaq.

  Canada

  Nov 17, 2020