University of Toronto revokes Buffy Sainte-Marie's honorary degree

The University of Toronto has decided to rescind the honorary Doctor of Laws degree awarded to singer Buffy Sainte-Marie in 2019, following ongoing controversy over her Indigenous heritage claims. The university's Standing Committee on Recognition unanimously recommended the revocation after receiving a petition last year. The decision resolves a long-standing dispute within the music and Indigenous communities over Sainte-Marie's stated background.