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Mary Ellen Elizabeth Turpel-Lafond (born February 1963) is a Canadian lawyer, law professor, judge, and legislative advocate for children's rights. Turpel-Lafond worked on land claims with the Indian Law Resource Center in Washington, DC, and served as a legal and constitutional adviser to aboriginal leaders. She has taught at Dalhousie ...
Jan 18, 2023 · CBC investigation revealed that Turpel-Lafond, a former UBC professor and director of the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre, falsely claimed to be Cree. UBC says it regrets its initial statement and promises to engage with Indigenous community and partners.
Nov 21, 2022 · A birth certificate shows that Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond's father was born in Victoria, B.C., to British parents, contradicting her claims of being Cree. The Indigenous Women's Collective calls on 11 universities to revoke her honorary doctorates for pretending Indigeneity.
Mar 10, 2023 · The B.C. Civil Liberties Association and several universities have rescinded honours given to former judge and law professor Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, who claimed to be Cree but faced doubts and allegations. Turpel-Lafond said she was satisfied with her past work and identity, but faced trial by media and lack of accountability.
Feb 13, 2023 · The university said it based its decision on media reports and consultations that revealed Turpel-Lafond's false claims of Indigenous ancestry and credentials. The Indigenous Women's Collective praised the university for upholding academic integrity and denouncing identity fraud.
Nov 3, 2023 · Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, a high-profile former judge embroiled in a controversy surrounding her claims to Indigenous identity, has been removed from the Order of Canada at her own request.
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Nov 3, 2023 · Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, a high-profile lawyer and child-rights advocate embroiled in a controversy surrounding her claims to Indigeneity, has been removed from the Order of Canada at her own request.
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