A statement from the university in Victoria says it contacted Turpel-Lafond after initiating a review in response to public concerns.We deliver the local news you need in these turbulent times on weekdays at 3 p.m.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or any newsletter. Postmedia Network Inc.
It’s the second honorary degree that Turpel-Lafond has relinquished, after Vancouver Island University made a similar announcement last month. Turpel-Lafond previously told the CBC that while she was growing up she didn’t question the biological parentage of her father, who she has said was Cree.