The University of Toronto has rescinded Buffy Sainte-Marie’s honorary degree, following a petition to revoke the honour.
The musician was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree by the university in 2019. At the time, a U of T publication said Sainte-Marie was being recognized for her work in music and the arts and for her advocacy work for “the rights and dignity of all people.”
The Italian community has so far maintained a silent stoic response.
