The Saskatchewan Oppositionhas called for a new government-led investigation into recently announced allegations of abuse at private Christian schools in Saskatchewan.
Monday afternoon,Saskatchewan NDPeducation criticMatt Lovetold reporters in Regina that the Legacy Christian Academy is developing It said the situation deserved government oversight (formerly Christian Center Academy).
``The Minister has requested an investigation into what they knew about the situation, when they knew it, and what changes should be made to ensure the children are safe. It should lead," Love told reporters.
“Until the criminal investigation is complete, we will conduct our own investigations and reassure Saskatchewan families that every child entering a Saskatchewan school will be safe, cared for and protected.
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Last week, Saskatchewan's NDP asked the provincial government to take the money from former students. We have requested a funding freeze for Legacy Christian Academy, which faces allegations of abuse.
According to two of her people interviewed by Global News, 18 former students of her who attended what was then called Christian Center Academy filed allegations of abuse. .
One former student, Koi Norin, was kicked out of school in 2004 for being gay and claimed an exorcism.
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Norrin said he filed a police report with the Saskatoon Police Department last year. Saskatoon Police say an investigation is ongoing.
Another former student said she and a classmate were paddled to "whisper" when she was at church when she was in the 12th grade, and a teacher when she was about eight years old. explained that she misunderstood her anxiety and was spoken to in “tongues” by her teacher. And tension to demons.
"My teacher at the time seemed to think it meant that I was possessed by a demon. It rocked me on my knees while I was there, that's what they called it." Christina Hutchinson told Global News
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I had no idea what she was doing, nor could I control it."
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While calling only for an investigation into what happened, human rights commentator Meara Conway said the situation calls into question the government's ability to ensure that students are safe in independent schools.
"If an educational institution in Saskatchewan receives a dollar from the state, the minister of education must be confident that the basic human rights of the students in attendance are being upheld." she said.
Education Minister Dustin Duncan has not been available for an interview since the accusations were first reported by CBC News last week.
"Ministers must begin by addressing these specific cases," Conway said.
On Monday, the NDP again called on the government to stop funding legacy Christian academies until such investigations are completed.
Love also expressed concern that private schools were exempt from freedom of information requests.
The level of accountability is simply lacking."
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2021-2022Legacy Christian Academy received $736,274 in operating funds and $188,156 in emergency pandemic assistance. according to government documents.
— Using files from Kelly Skjerven
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