Native Studies prof Chrisjohn confirms hunger strike – The Acquinian

March 22, 2016

Roland Chrisjohn is fasting to protest the teaching of a social work class.

The confirmation came after about a month of speculation. On Feb.1 Chrisjohn’s colleague released a social media post saying the Native Studies professor was going on a hunger strike. This week the professor confirmed the strike.

“I had to suspend it temporarily, to participate in a ceremony in remembrance of my mother (who died about a year ago) and my younger brother (who died on Jan. 5). I’m back on it now, however,” said Chrisjohn in an email.

The professor refused an interview with The Aquinian, saying there are more important issues he hopes the public focuses on.

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