@Museek I just discovered Buffy's music last week. And now all this controversy around her...it's perplexing.
Thanks for sharing this statement from her. I accept her story, and her explanation. I will not be a part of contentious accusations or counter-accusations.
I appreciate people who bring light and love to their communities and their audiences, and the people closest to her affirm that this is what she's done authentically for decades. She hasn't earned any further scrutiny from me.
@Museek So...I didn't dig into this more until I was confronted by the hurt and pain of some Indigenous people in my life.
There is very strong evidence to counter many/most of the claims in her statement. What I feel is so small compared to the depth of confusion and betrayal Indigenous people around me are feeling.
@sumpnlikefaith i understand.. many of the indigenous people in my life still support her. Mainly because they're more traditional and feel that it should never be about race when someone is accepted because one of the seven sacred ceremonies is the making of relatives. They feel the blood quantum will only hurt natives in the long run. Not everyone feels that way, of course. Particularly those within AIM groups. It seems she was adopted but she also wasn't truthful.
@sumpnlikefaith in native circles you are damned if you do and damned if you don't. I cant say what she was told or what she knew to be true. all i know is that she fought long and hard for native rights and if she wants to take a dna test to find out about her blood, then it might help but that cultural affiliation isn't racist. blood quantum is..