But some Indigenous faculty say they're worried progress on reconciliation has slowed considerably since Toronto Metropolitan University took on its new name.
Those demands ramped up in 2021 following the discovery of what are believed to be the remains of Indigenous children in unmarked graves on the grounds of former residential schools. A committee was then tasked with conducting consultations and coming up with a shortlist of possible new names. The university board approved a finalist in spring 2022, ushering in a reintroduction of the school to the public as Toronto Metropolitan University.
"A lot of people are afraid of that type of dialogue. But I would say the best way to deal with the challenges is making sure you get feedback and input from all community members." University spokeswoman Tania Ulrich said TMU remains committed to implementing all of the task force's recommendations, and it has already completed many including adding a new Black Studies minor and new funding to increase access to higher education for Indigenous students.
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