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‘Pretendians’: MacEwan University professor says Indigenous identity fraud a problem in post-secondary ed

There are “pretendians” among us — faux Indigenous Canadians taking positions, opportunities and money meant for Indigenous people in the halls of learning, says Terri Cardinal.

Cardinal, associate vice-president of Indigenous Initiatives and Engagement at MacEwan University, is moderating a symposium straight from the headlines this week.

Truth First: Identity Fraud & Cultural Exploitation in the Age of Reconciliation is likely the first of its kind to be solely dedicated to the topic.

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