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The crime of settler indigenisation: Olivia Meier, ‘Playing Pretend: Why Indigenous Identity Fraud Demands a Crime’, UBC Law Review, 59, 2, 2026, pp. 465-508

09Sep26

Excerpt: This paper argues that Canadian law inadequately addresses Indigenous identity fraud, failing to prevent individuals from falsely claiming Indigenous status for personal or professional gain. It advocates for legal reform by proposing a stand-alone offence that incorporates Indigenous-led verification and proportionate penalties to prevent fraud, while upholding Indigenous cultural integrity and judicial fairness.


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