The university gave Turpel\u002DLafond an opportunity to either relinquish the degree or \u0022make representations on the issues at hand.\u0022
Turpel-Lafond has already returned honorary degrees from Brock University and two Vancouver Island schools after they initiated reviews in response to concerns raised about her claims of Indigenous ancestry, while McGill University, Carleton University and the University of Regina have each rescinded awards granted to her.
The Indigenous Women’s Collective says Simon Fraser’s acceptance of the degree’s return without completing its review of Turpel-Lafond’s claims sends a message that there is no justice for Indigenous people when someone steals from them.Article content
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