There’s more criticism of Lynn Beyak’s anti-racism education, this time centered around her trainer.
The Coalition to Remove Lynn Beyak from the Senate says there are new allegations casting doubt on the validity and quality of the Dryden Senator’s training. The group is made up of First Nations leaders, residential school survivors, and community members.
Dr. Johnathan Black-Branch was the Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Manitoba when he designed and led the training sessions in late May of this year. He no longer holds that position.
A group of University of Manitoba-affiliated lawyers recently sent a letter to the Law Society of Manitoba questioning Black-Branch’s “honesty, trustworthiness and competency” surrounding misuse of funding.
Coalition spokesperson and Anishinaabe lawyer Danielle Morrison indicates it’s disappointing.
“It is unfortunate that a process that was meant to bring justice and healing for all involved is now tainted by seemingly unethical behavior of those at the top. Survivors, our community and our nations deserve better,” Morrison says.
Coalition member Garnet Angeconeb adds the latest developments are ringing alarm bells for him.
“As a survivor of the Indian residential schools’ system, I remain perplexed and angered by the never-ending issues related to the suspension of Senator Lynn Beyak,” Angeconeb says.
