The president of Canada’s Memorial University of Newfoundland is facing scrutiny over her claims of indigenous ancestry, a situation which seems to be something of a trend over the last few years.
According to the CBC, Vianne Timmons (pictured) has waffled over the years on claims about being part of an “unrecognized First Nation group” and/or the Bras d’Or Mi’kmaq tribe.
Timmons said two years ago her indigenous ancestry, from her great-great-great-grandmother, was “hidden” due to her father’s shame. She said didn’t want anyone else to suffer similarly.
