Tag: Buffy Sainte‑Marie
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Dalhousie University Revokes Buffy Sainte-Marie’s Honorary Degree, Citing Harms of the Honor
Dalhousie University Revokes Buffy Sainte-Marie’s Honorary Degree Dalhousie University in Halifax has rescinded the honorary degree it awarded to Indigenous rights activist and musician Buffy Sainte‑Marie in 2018. The decision, announced after extensive review, follows years of discussion sparked by a Mi’kmaw student and ongoing scrutiny of how universities recognize public figures. The move underscores…
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Dalhousie University Revokes Buffy Sainte‑Marie’s Honorary Degree After Student Concerns
Dalhousie Takes Action on an Honorary Degree Dalhousie University in Halifax has officially revoked the honorary degree it awarded to Indigenous musician and activist Buffy Sainte‑Marie in 2018. The decision follows ongoing concerns raised by Mi’kmaw students about the appropriateness of maintaining the honour in light of broader community impacts. The move underscores a growing…
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Dalhousie University Revokes Buffy Sainte‑Marie Honorary Degree
Dalhousie University Revokes Buffy Sainte‑Marie Honorary Degree Dalhousie University in Halifax has formally withdrawn the honorary degree it awarded to Indigenous musician and activist Buffy Sainte‑Marie in 2018. The decision, announced after more than two years of scrutiny, follows concerns raised by a Mi’kmaw student about the potential harms of maintaining the honour and the…