Turpel-Lafond stripped of honorary degree over claims of Indigenous heritage
Those schools and several others across Canada have confirmed they were reviewing honorary degrees conferred on Turpel-Lafond after a CBC investigation into her claim of Cree ancestry.
A statement from the University of Regina says it acted after considering the available evidence as well as “a number of other stated credentials and academic achievements have been shown to be untrue.”to revoke the degree and a separate statement from the collective urges the Governor General to review and terminate Turpel-Lafond’s Order of Canada.
Turpel-Lafond is a former judge, law professor and B.C. representative for children and youth, but her claims of Cree heritage have been under scrutiny since last fall and the University of B.C. announced in December that she no longer worked there.Sign up for our newsletter to get breaking news and daily digests sent to your email.The University of Regina said it recognizes Turpel-Lafond has been a strong advocate for Indigenous rights and child welfare, but said it had a responsibility to act.
“Her accomplishments are outweighed by the harm inflicted upon Indigenous academics, peoples and communities when non-Indigenous people misrepresent their Indigenous ancestry,” said the statement issued Monday. The motion to revoke the honorary degree was passed by the University Senate on Feb. 10 and the statement said Turpel-Lafond had been advised.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
University of Regina rescinds Turpel-Lafond's honorary degreeMary Ellen Turpel-Lafond has voluntarily returned honorary degrees from Vancouver Island University Royal Roads University.
Read more »
University of Regina strips Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond of honorary degree | Globalnews.caIn a Monday statement, the University of Regina said it had rescinded an honorary doctor of laws degree it bestowed on Turpel-Lafond in 2003.
Read more »
Memorial University restarting classes Wednesday after tentative deal in faculty strike
Read more »
Queen’s University, faculty association reach tentative deal after lengthy negotiation - Kingston | Globalnews.caQueen's University and its faculty association have avoided a strike after reaching a tentative deal Feb. 10.
Read more »
Michigan State University police say shootings wound severalMichigan State University police say multiple people have been reported injured in shootings on campus.
Read more »
Michigan State University police say shots fired, one person deadGunfire erupted at Michigan State University on Monday, leaving at least one person dead and multiple reported injuries.
Read more »