Ryerson Elementary School

• Hamilton’s school board taking suggestions to rename Ryerson Elementary

  The HWDSB says it will be taking submissions from the community until late March.

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  Feb 15, 2022
  
• Winnipeg school’s new name a ‘break from a dark and painful history,’ division says

  Ryerson Elementary School — the subject of controversy due to its namesake's role in creating Canada's residential school program — is now Prairie Sunrise School.

  Education

  Nov 26, 2021
  
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• 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, 2021
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• 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, 2021
• Public board votes unanimously to rename Hamilton school named after residential school architect

  A Hamilton elementary school will no longer bear the name of one of the architects of Canada's residential school system after a unanimous vote among public school board trustees.

  Education

  Jun 8, 2021