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I am writing to ask you to provide an assessment of [candidate name’s] work with your [organization, community, government, Nation etc.].\nThe [decision option] process at UBC is a multi-level review of the candidate’s achievements in scholarship, teaching, and service. As part of this assessment, the University is requesting  information from relevant individuals and organizations who can provide feedback on into the quality, influence, and long-term significance of their work with Indigenous communities outside of UBC. These references are important to the review, and we thank you for taking the time to provide answers to the following questions.\nAny information you provide will be held in strict confidence. It will form part of the review package viewed by members of the University’s review committees and then placed in [candidate’s name] private personel file. Any personal information you provide regarding yourself or your community may be redacted once the letter is placed in the personel file at your request. [Candidate’s Name] may be provided with a copy of the information you provide to ensure they have the opportunity to understand the documents used in their assessment.\nIf you have any questions or would prefer to share your thoughts in another manner, I can be reached at [telephone number] or [email]. We value your insight and will endeavour to facilitate whatever method of communication you would prefer.\nPlease indicate in your letter how you know [candidate’s name] and, if relevant, the relationship of the [the candidate] to your community/Nation/organization.\nIn what way has [the Candidate] worked with your [community, Nation, organization etc.]\nIn your opinion, how has [Canddiate’s] work impactedyour [community, Nation, organization etc.]? How significant are these impacts? 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