Ryerson University

The downtown Toronto university, which was named after an architect of Canada's residential school system, had faced growing calls to change its name. School ...

Our values are the basis upon which we have built our uniquely vibrant, diverse and intentionally inclusive culture.” Earlier last year, Indigenous professors at the university asked the school to change its name and remove the statue of Egerton Ryerson from campus because of his role in the creation of the residential school system. A statue of Egerton Ryerson on the university’s campus was torn down by angry protesters last summer in response to the discovery of what are believed to be unmarked graves on the grounds of a former residential school in Kamloops, B.C.

The process began last year in response to a task force that examined the legacy of the school's namesake, Egerton Ryerson, and his connection to the design ...

However, I think it’s important to recognize that what has been done in the last 73 years is also a source of pride for all of us, and we should not shy away from that,” Dr. Lachemi said. A statue of Egerton Ryerson was pulled down after a demonstration last June and the university did not replace it. It led to a list of possibilities the committee thought could serve the university for decades to come. It’s the first university in Canada to change its name in response to debates over colonization and historical commemoration. Mr. Ryerson died in 1882 before the residential school system was widespread, but his work has been linked with an 1879 report by Nicholas Flood Davin that laid the foundation for the system. “It’s a name that fits us perfectly,” said Dr. Lachemi. “We’re located in the heart of our country’s biggest and most diverse city, so the university represents all that it means to be metropolitan. Tanya (Toni) De Mello, the law school’s assistant dean of students, also sat on the renaming committee, composed of a broad range of people, including Indigenous representatives. The Ryerson name will still appear on official documents such as transcripts and degrees until the university’s governing legislation is amended, which likely will not happen until after a provincial election expected in June. Some websites will be able to use the new name very quickly, while signs on campus will take longer to replace. Ryerson president Mohamed Lachemi recommended the Toronto Metropolitan name from a shortlist developed by a committee of professors, administrators, students and alumni. The task force decided his name had become linked for many people with a system that that has been called an act of cultural genocide, because it forcibly separated Indigenous children from their families. It eventually became a polytechnic, then a polytechnic university, before becoming Ryerson University in 2002.

The school committed to changing its name last summer following backlash over its namesake, Egerton Ryerson, who helped create Canada's residential school ...

“We will work diligently to make changes while aiming to balance our financial resources, human resources and responsibility to the environment.” This action is a clear indication of the university's commitment to inclusivity, respect, truth and reconciliation and its consistent role in making Toronto a better city,” he said. They are the basis upon which we have built our uniquely vibrant, diverse and intentionally inclusive culture.

CNW/ - Earlier today, Ryerson University's Board of Governors unanimously approved a motion to rename our institution "Toronto Metropolitan University"...

Our new name builds upon these values and, along with our 73 years of excellence and achievement, it is intended to be a name that unifies all of us - a place where all of our community members belong." Toronto Metropolitan University reflects the feedback we heard and is in line with our values and our accomplishments that define who we are as an institution." The University remains committed to supporting the ongoing work of the Truth and Reconciliation Working Group and implementing all of the remaining Standing Strong Task Force recommendations. The university is a gathering place for people from all over the world, from all walks of life, with broad and diverse perspectives, lived experiences and ambitions. The new name is the culmination of work carried out over several years. TORONTO, April 26, 2022 /CNW/ - Earlier today, Ryerson University's Board of Governors unanimously approved a motion to rename our institution "Toronto Metropolitan University" effective immediately.

Students walking on campus by the Student Learning Centre. The new name for the university, Toronto Metropolitan University, was approved unanimously by the ...

Toronto Metropolitan University reflects all that we are and our commitment to continue being a destination for the great minds, partnerships and discoveries that we are already known for. Our university is where it all happens - our energy, creativity, innovation and commitment to welcoming and accepting all who come here is what makes us who we are. We are a gathering place for people from all over the world, from all walks of life, with broad and diverse perspectives, lived experiences and aspirations.