Policy

On Feb. 25, 2026, Memorial University’s Board of Regents affirmed the work of Memorial’s Indigenous leaders who created an Indigenous Verification Policy that is rooted in self-determination and respect for recognized Indigenous governing bodies. 

The policy, developed by and with Indigenous communities, affirms that opportunities intended for Indigenous people must be held by Indigenous people, and that the responsibility for determining eligibility for these opportunities lies with recognized Indigenous collectives – not the university. 

Review the approved policy and procedures (available on the University Policies website): 

• Indigenous Verification Policy and Procedures

Information about the approved policy and procedures can be found in the Gazette announcement.

For more information and context in support of understanding Memorial’s Indigenous Verification Policy, please review the following:

• Indigenous Verification Policy Backgrounder
• Indigenous Verification Policy Timeline

For specific questions about the Indigenous Verification Policy and procedures, please visit our FAQ page. If you have a question that is not answered here, please submit it to indigenousverification@mun.ca. Additional FAQs will be added, as necessary.