Tumblr has been such an important place to a lot of Natives over the past couple of years. A lot of us have connected with others and made friends with people who we could relate to because of our similar backgrounds and experiences. It also is a place that Natives could say things in our own words and have them heard over all of the non-Natives speaking for us.
Unfortunately, Native voices have been again out shouted by non-Natives, usually non-Natives pretending to be one of us. I have seen this happen many times, including one instance where the fake Native came clean that they were lying and just taking cues from Natives on what to say. They admitted that they were using the online Native community to gain information to eventually write a book.
I’m sick of people lying about Native ancestry. I’m sick of people using their made-up Native ancestry to talk about Native issues and identity. I’m sick of these people being heard over real Natives. I’m sick that these people have made it a tumblr crime to say something like “real Natives”. I’m also over being quiet about who is fake or lying and having to mince my words. So, here is a list of people who are fucking liars and/or fakes.
These people have lied about being raised Native, speaking their language, being super connected to their tribes, or even being Native in the first place. You are not my family. I don’t like you. I will not longer keep my mouth shut while you all infiltrate the online Native community and spread your bullshit lies. I am holding you all accountable for fucking lying.
Indigenous-Rising/Snowy-owl-whitecotton
Girljanitor / Medievalpoc - proof on this can be found on the blog omgstopbeingashittyperson. Look through the girljanitor and medievalpoc tags.
Now, before I get hatemail there are a few things you all should know.
1. I did not compile this list by myself. There are quite a few people on tumblr who helped me make this list.
2. This is NOT a blood quantum issue.
3. This is NOT an anti-Cherokee thing.
4. If you’re on this list, don’t talk to me. I may or may not respond if you do.
5. This list is not only about faking being Native. It is about lying about who you or your people are. It is about lying about how much of your traditions or language you know. It is about pretending to be an expert on all things Native when you don’t even know your people. It is about spreading what tiny bit of info you know about your tribes all over the internet to seem more legit. In the cases of people "discovering" their Native heritage, it's about being disingenuous and lying to those trying to help you. But in a couple of cases it actually may just be lying about being Native, hahaha.
6. This list will be added to. No one will be taken off.
