University President Takes Leave Amid Controversy Over Indigenous Ancestry Claim.
TL;DR
Vianne Timmons, the president of Memorial University of Newfoundland, has apologized and is taking a leave of absence after allegations that she falsely claimed to be Indigenous. This is the latest in a string of events involving prominent figures who have been accused of overstating their claims to an Indigenous identity, prompting fresh debate about who can make such claims – and whether embellishments and falsehoods should be treated as fraud.
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- Canada: university president to take leave amid controversy over Indigenous ancestry claim The Guardian
- University president on paid leave amid questions over Indigenous identity: 'I deeply apologize' Fox News
- Memorial University president steps away after questions raised about Indigenous heritage claims The Globe and Mail
- Former U of R president apologizes, steps back from Memorial University amid Indigenous claims Global News
- MUN president Vianne Timmons apologizes, takes temporary leave, as Mi'kmaw claims scrutinized CBC.ca
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