A Vancouver elementary school is dropping the name of a British lord linked to atrocities in the Boer War and elsewhere.
In moving the motion, trustee Lois Chan-Pedley told the board’s Monday night meeting that “the evidence is clear that it is time to give the school a new name.”Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Calgary Herald, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or any newsletter. Postmedia Network Inc.
Roberts was considered one of the most successful British military commanders in 1901 when the school was built, but critics now reject his methods that included the use of concentration camps during the war and the targeting of Indigenous populations while Roberts served in India and Afghanistan.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Vancouver school to drop name of British military commander linked to Boer War, other atrocitiesA Vancouver elementary school is dropping the name of a British lord linked to atrocities in the Boer War and elsewhere.
Read more »
Vancouver elementary school to change name from lord linked to Boer War, other atrocitiesThe Vancouver school board launched a new administrative policy in 2022 that allows for the renaming of a school or other board facility under several circumstances
Read more »
Vancouver elementary school to dump name of lord linked to Boer War, other atrocitiesVANCOUVER — Members of the Vancouver School Board have voted unanimously to support the renaming of Lord Roberts Elementary in the city's West End neighbourhood.
Read more »
Vancouver elementary school to dump name of lord linked to Boer War, other atrocities - Terrace StandardCommunity-based renaming committee now must present a final report to school board for its decision
Read more »
Vital People: Vancouver Island Lodge a home away from homeVancouver Island Lodge helps cancer patients who have to travel to Victoria for treatment. Here's Tess van Straaten.
Read more »
Chor Leoni welcomes young Metro Vancouver singers for MYVoiceYoung tenors, basses and baritones can take part in Burnaby, Vancouver, the North Shore and Surrey.
Read more »