Indigenous identity fraud ‘the ultimate step in colonialism,’ Métis lawyer says
Since Grey Owl a century ago, people of European descent have falsely claimed to be…
University of Saskatchewan
Queen’s University to set Indigenous verification standards for staff
A new Indigenous hiring policy does not recognize Ardoch Algonquin First Nation, which has a long relationship with Queen’s University
Partnership hopes to clarify Métis identity issues at University of Saskatchewan
The University of Saskatchewan is hoping a partnership with a Métis organization will help clear…
Time to charge those pretending to be Indigenous with fraud: Cree lawyer
“There’s been people that have been publicly shamed and outed…but there’s never been a real consequence or action,” says Leah Ballantyne.
Universities should publicly apologize for perpetuating Indigenous identity fraud: chief
Kitigan Zibi Chief Dylan Whiteduck says institutions should be soliciting information from local communities when vetting Indigenous hires
University of Saskatchewan alumni pen letter on racism to administration
University says it’s reviewing the letter sent by alumni
Indigenous studies prof awarded climate change fellowship from Suzuki foundation
An Indigenous studies professor who is a member of the Cumberland House Swampy Cree First…
Transgender Aboriginal student president opens up about discrimination
APTN National News The president of the University of Saskatchewan’s student union is speaking out…
Two decades of studies undercut Ottawa’s plan to combat violence against Indigenous women: report
The federal government’s strategy to deal with the high number of murdered and missing Indigenous women is not supported by nearly 60 studies that have examined the issue, according to a new report.