CBE renaming policy approved despite criticism, accusations of racism Why do we even need a policy to discuss changing a name, why can t we just change it, immediately?
Author of the article: Eva Ferguson
Publishing date: Jun 22, 2021 • 10 hours ago • 3 minute read • Langevin School students in Calgary walk past a sign calling for the school name to be changed on Monday, May 31, 2021. The school was named after Hector-Louis Langevin who was the “architect” of the residential schools in Canada. Its name has since been changed to Riverside School. Photo by Gavin Young/Postmedia
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A controversial school renaming policy will push ahead despite concerns from two trustees and accusations of racism from a reconciliation advocacy group.
Calgary Board of Education trustees pass new renaming policy for schools
The Calgary Board of Education passed a new renaming policy for schools at Tuesday s board meeting. But the new policy was not endorsed unanimously. Trustees Richard Hehr and Julie Hrdlicka said the 5,000 signatures required for a renaming petition to be considered by trustees was too high.
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