MUN Seeking Feedback on Indigenous Verification Draft Policy – VOCM

Apr 8, 2025

A consultation process is now open on Memorial University’s new draft Indigenous verification policy.

The policy is being brought in to address questions and concerns raised at academic institutions across the country about people claiming false Indigeneity, thereby benefitting from programs aimed at assisting Indigenous students and researchers.

Memorial University vice-president (Indigenous) Catharyn Andersen says the impetus for the draft policy came from Indigenous people across the country.