Winnipeg School Division launches survey on renaming Cecil Rhodes School
Cecil Rhodes School is named after a British imperialist and politician who paved the way for apartheid in the 19th century, when he controlled and exploited southern Africa.
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Posted: Jan 22, 2021 12:30 PM CT | Last Updated: January 22
Winnipeggers have until Feb. 5 to fill out a survey asking about renaming Cecil Rhodes School.(Jeff Stapleton/CBC)
The Winnipeg School Division is asking for public input on the possibility of renaming one of its elementary schools.
Cecil Rhodes School is named after a British imperialist and politician who paved the way for apartheid in the 19th century, when he controlled and exploited southern Africa.