University of Alberta Modifies Financial Ties to World War II-Linked Entities
The University of Alberta is cutting some, but not all, financial ties to entities linked to Hitler and Nazi collaborators, following scrutiny after a Ukrainian-Canadian WWII veteran, Yaroslav Hunka, was honored in the Canadian Parliament. The university will cease support…
Seattle Tacoma, WA, August 18, 2026 —
The University of Alberta announced it will be severing some financial connections to entities associated with individuals linked to Adolf Hitler and Nazi collaborators. This decision follows a period of review initiated after Ukrainian-Canadian World War II veteran Yaroslav Hunka was honored in the Canadian Parliament.
While the university plans to discontinue its support for a research trust that was established in Mr. Hunka’s name, it intends to maintain other existing endowments. These endowments reportedly originate from Waffen-SS soldiers and collectively amount to over $1 million.
The review and subsequent decision come amidst public scrutiny regarding the university’s financial relationships with organizations linked to controversial historical figures and actions during World War II. The honoring of Mr. Hunka in the Canadian Parliament had brought renewed attention to these associations.
The university’s statement indicates a partial disengagement from these financial ties. The specific details regarding the full scope of the endowments from Waffen-SS soldiers and the exact nature of the entities receiving these funds were not immediately available. The university has not provided further comment on the timeline for these changes or the specific criteria used to determine which financial relationships would be altered.
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