Memorial University’s Board of Regents has approved its Indigenous Verification Policy after a consultation process that involved more than 15 Indigenous Nations, communities, and organizations. The policy will help ensure that opportunities intended for Indigenous people are held by Indigenous people, with decision-making authority resting with Indigenous peoples. There are three verification pathways: Two allow applicants to confirm their identity by submitting primary documentation or secondary documentation, while the third is reserved for those who have experienced incidents of displacement. “This policy strengthens our accountability to Indigenous Peoples while ensuring that Indigenous-specific opportunities are administered with integrity,” said Memorial President Janet Morrison.
