Memorial University has lifted the ban on the singing of the “Ode to Newfoundland” at its convocation ceremonies and has announced that it plans to include the ode at convocation in May. NTV reports that the reinstatement of the ode was approved at a recent senate committee vote. CP24 explains that the ban, originally imposed in 2022, was reportedly implemented out of concerns that the anthem was not inclusive and omitted Labrador. “We acknowledge fully that the university has a lot of work to rebuild relationships with people who were negatively impacted by the initial decision and as well as, you know, anyone who might be disappointed or upset by the decision at Senate,” said Memorial President Pro Tempore Jennifer Lokash.
