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By Maggie Macintosh, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Winnipeg Free Press A deep dive into a city high school\u2019s history reveals it was named after a Catholic archbishop who endorsed residential schools. Now, staff members want a rewrite. Citing findings from extensive archival research and a commitment to reconciliation, teachers from Coll\u00e8ge B\u00e9liveau are making the case for renaming their Grade 7-12 campus in Windsor Park. \u201cIt\u2019s important for our students to see us stand up and call for change,\u201d said M\u00e9lanie Dubois, who is among the group that found proof the building is named after Archbishop Arthur B\u00e9liveau (1870-1955). It is a common misconception the title is a tribute to Jean B\u00e9liveau (1931-2014), the Montreal Canadiens legend who is far more known among 21st century students, staff and their families…. <\/p>\n

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By Maggie Macintosh, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Winnipeg Free Press A deep dive into a city high school\u2019s history reveals it was named after a Catholic archbishop who endorsed residential schools. Now, staff members want a rewrite. Citing findings from extensive archival research and a commitment to reconciliation, teachers from Coll\u00e8ge B\u00e9liveau are making the case for renaming their Grade 7-12 campus in Windsor Park. \u201cIt\u2019s important for our students to see us stand up and call for change,\u201d said M\u00e9lanie Dubois, who is among the group that found proof the building is named after Archbishop Arthur B\u00e9liveau (1870-1955). It is a common misconception the title is a tribute to Jean B\u00e9liveau (1931-2014), the Montreal Canadiens legend who is far more known among 21st century students, staff and their families.... <\/p>\n

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