I was on the fence over this, given that the name was always about the school colors and not a reference to first nations people, but Principal Suzanne Fortier makes a good case in her official statement, and I agree with the decisions.
McGill’s flag should be changed because the Martlets – from a distance – look like three Ks.
Also, that commemorative stone indicating Hochelaga was on Lower Field is known to be bogus – the stone should be relocated to the middle of the intersection of Metcalfe & Maisonneuve. As it is, it’s literally cultural mis-appropriation.
Ginger, I can’t tell if that’s sarcasm… Here’s some more for ya: McGill should also rename itself to not be “McGill”, since James McGill was a slave owner.
Blork 11:18 on 2019-04-12 Permalink
I was on the fence over this, given that the name was always about the school colors and not a reference to first nations people, but Principal Suzanne Fortier makes a good case in her official statement, and I agree with the decisions.
Official statement is here: https://www.mcgill.ca/principal/communications/statements/decision-about-redmen-name
Mark Côté 14:39 on 2019-04-12 Permalink
My favourite quote: “Intention, however benign, does not negate prejudicial effect.”
Ginger Baker 17:49 on 2019-04-12 Permalink
McGill’s flag should be changed because the Martlets – from a distance – look like three Ks.
Also, that commemorative stone indicating Hochelaga was on Lower Field is known to be bogus – the stone should be relocated to the middle of the intersection of Metcalfe & Maisonneuve. As it is, it’s literally cultural mis-appropriation.
Chris 13:29 on 2019-04-13 Permalink
Ginger, I can’t tell if that’s sarcasm… Here’s some more for ya: McGill should also rename itself to not be “McGill”, since James McGill was a slave owner.