-- "Memorial University President Vianne Timmons is taking a voluntary, six-week paid leave of absence and is apologizing as the university gathers Indigenous leaders to discuss the issue of her statements of Mi'kmaw heritage. For several years, Timmons has listed membership with an unrecognized Mi’kmaq First Nation in Nova Scotia in her professional credentials." --
FUN FACTS: -- "There are multiple references in professional biographies for Timmons, including when she was appointed to serve on the Independent Advisory Board for Senate appointments, a non-partisan body that provides the Prime Minister with recommendations on nominations to the Senate." --
