Indigenous scholars say Thomas King case ‘shockingly similar’ to others falsely claiming ancestry

Indigenous scholars say Thomas King case ‘shockingly similar’ to others falsely claiming ancestry

After another celebrated figure in Indigenous arts and culture was revealed to not have Indigenous ancestry, some scholars say it’s time to examine the Canadian institutions that have helped these people build their careers. Ontario-based author Thomas King, whose books include

Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn

Related Posts

WHO pitches health tax on sugar; Dating apps are downsizing: CBC's Marketplace cheat sheet
Star

July 6, 2025

WHO pitches health tax on sugar; Dating apps are downsizing: CBC’s Marketplace cheat sheet

CBC’s Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you…

Read More >

WestJet cybersecurity breach to be investigated by privacy commissioner
Star

June 23, 2025

WestJet cybersecurity breach to be investigated by privacy commissioner

Canada’s privacy commissioner has opened an investigation into a cyberattack…

Read More >

A-peeling news for banana workers as Chiquita operations to resume in Panama
Star

August 29, 2025

A-peeling news for banana workers as Chiquita operations to resume in Panama

After mass layoffs at banana giant Chiquita’s Panama operation this…

Read More >