Peter MacKinnon

• Dalhousie interim president’s controversial book shortlisted for $50K Donner Prize

  Peter MacKinnon's interim appointment at Dalhousie was met with outcry from a group of students who rebuked his book for expressing "racist perspectives" and "oppressive rhetoric."

  Entertainment

  Apr 2, 2019
  
• Dalhousie professors ask university to confirm blackface violates code of conduct

  Twenty-eight members of the law faculty say they are concerned with statements about blackface made by the school's new interim president, Peter MacKinnon.

  Education

  Feb 5, 2019
  
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• Some Dalhousie students calling for dismissal of university’s new interim president

  A group of students say his book on campus debate and dissent expresses "racist perspectives" on topics like blackface.

  Canada

  Feb 1, 2019
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• Dalhousie University names Peter MacKinnon as interim president

  Peter MacKinnon has previously served as the president and vice-chancellor at the University of Saskatchewan but has Maritime roots, having grown up in Prince Edward Island.

  Canada

  Oct 17, 2018