I was somewhat surprised to read in your edition of Oct. 2nd that I had  “approved the creation of a new Indigenous Studies Program within the Faculty of Arts,” since I do not have the authority to approve programs. However, I have on many occasions, over several years (including this year) indicated that I support the establishment of such a program and that I look forward to the Faculty’s receiving a concrete proposal through the normal program approval process.  I am pleased to know that a group of students is working on such a proposal, and I look forward to collaborating with them to design a program that will enrich the Faculty’s interdisciplinary offerings.