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Turpel-Lafond returns honorary degree to another B.C. university after internal review

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Another B.C. university has taken back the honorary degree it bestowed on retired judge Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond after an investigation raised doubts about her claims of Indigenous heritage.

Royal Roads University announced Tuesday it accepted the return of the honorary doctorate of laws it awarded Turpel-Lafond in 2016.

"The university contacted Turpel-Lafond during the review process, which also included consultation with Indigenous and academic colleagues as well as engagement of the university’s advisory committee on honours and awards," Gareau added. Turpel-Lafond, who served as B.C.'s first representative for children and youth and who was selected as an independent investigator into anti-Indigenous racism in the province's health-care system, returned an honorary doctorate from Vancouver Island University last month.

 

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So people can identify as whatever gender they want but not ethnicity? 🤡🤡

Guess 'has taken back' can = 'has given back', sometimes, tho not often.

Honestly honorary degrees should be outlawed

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Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond returns 2nd Island university honorary doctorateMary Ellen Turpel-Lafond has voluntarily returned a second honorary doctorate from a university on Vancouver Island. Disgraceful. Whatever body afforded this, their members should take a long look in the mirror. It’s very sad she felt she had to lie. She did lots of good work. Why not on her own merit? I don’t get it. Nothing more off putting than a prevaricator. WokeIsBroke
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