Vianne Timmons
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Memorial University president removed after scrutiny of Indigenous claimsVianne Timmons is among several high-profile Canadian academics whose claims of Indigeneity have recently been challenged.CanadaApr 7, 2023
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What’s behind the push to get Saskatchewan employers to verify Indigenous ancestry claimsThe Opposition critic for First Nations and Métis Relations said when a person claims to be Indigenous but isn't, they take away space from Indigenous people.PoliticsMar 16, 2023
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Former U of R president apologizes, steps back from Memorial University amid Indigenous claimsVianne Timmons, the former president of the University of Regina, is taking a temporary leave of absence from Memorial University amid Indigenous identity claims.CanadaMar 13, 2023
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University of Regina announces new president, vice-chancellorJeff Keshen, who has held academic and administrative roles at post-secondary institutions across the country, becomes president of the University of Regina on July 1.CanadaMar 1, 2021
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34 professors pen letter criticizing U of R’s lack of engagement with Indigenous voicesThe faculty call for a culture that doesn't pit academic freedom against the inclusion of Indigenous people and perspectives.EducationFeb 22, 2020
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Balancing freedom of expression, truth and reconciliation a challenge: U of R presidentThe University of Regina president responds to recent controversy following George Elliott Clarke’s scheduled lecture at the university which has since been cancelled by Clarke himself.CanadaJan 8, 2020
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George Elliott Clarke withdraws from U of R lecture amid controversyThe Canadian poet invited to deliver lecture on truth and reconciliation at the University of Regina later this month is cancelling his appearance amid controversy over his affiliation with a man convicted in the beating death of an Indigenous woman.CanadaJan 3, 2020
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Diversity biggest ‘game-changer’: U of R president looks back over past decadeUniversity of Regina president Vianne Timmons reflects on the past decade living in Saskatchewan and what she sees for its future.CanadaDec 26, 2019
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U of R president to be honoured with YWCA lifetime achievement awardUniversity of Regina president Vianne Timmons will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 38th YWCA Regina Nutrien Women of Distinction Awards.CanadaMar 8, 2019
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U of R officially opens College Building at College Avenue CampusOn Friday, The University of Regina officially opened the newly renovated College Building at the College Avenue Campus.CanadaOct 5, 2018
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