PhoenixSerenityMar 17, 2023

#UniversityOfSaskatchewan launched a website where students, faculty & staff can submit #proof of #Indigenous citizenship/membership. Part of a #policy to #prevent #FalseClaimants from taking jobs/benefits meant for #IndigenousPeople .
#DeybwewinTaapwaywinTapwewin policy is named for #Saulteaux , #Michif & #Cree words for “#truth .”

https://thestarphoenix.com/news/local-news/university-of-saskatchewan-starts-verifying-indigenous-membership-claims/wcm/4a37d7e0-2811-4378-8f37-8cd333f3b155/amp/

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University of Saskatchewan starts verifying Indigenous membership claims

Policy requires students, staff or faculty receiving awards or holding jobs meant for Indigenous people to prove they are members of the communities they claim.

The Star Phoenix