More than 200 people sign letter demanding changes to University of Saskatchewan education college – CBC

U of S president Peter Stoicheff says he wants to discuss concerns but stands by college leadership

Sep 11, 2020

More than 200 people have signed an open letter demanding more respect for Indigenous knowledge and faculty in the University of Saskatchewan’s college of education.

The letter follows revelations that at least nine Indigenous faculty, as well as other senior Indigenous staff, have recently departed the U of S in frustration.

U of S president Peter Stoicheff declined an interview, but said in an email he stands by college leadership. Stoicheff says Indigenous education remains a top priority.

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