Memorial University of Newfoundland’s governing body has removed president and vice-chancellor Vianne Timmons from her position.
The move comes after Timmons announced on March 13 she was taking a voluntary, six-week paid leave of absence from the president’s office amid public scrutiny following a CBC News investigation into her statements on her Indigenous ancestry and past membership in an unrecognized Mi’kmaw First Nation group.
In a statement to MUN’s Gazette on Thursday afternoon, board of regents chair Glenn Barnes announced Timmons is leaving as of Thursday.
“As per the terms of her contract, Dr. Timmons’ appointment is being ended on a without cause basis.
“The board
