Buffy sainte Marie

Famous indigenous figures Buffy Sainte Marie, Joseph Boyden, and Michelle Latimer discuss the Pretendian crisis in Canada, where people falsely claim indigenous identities. The phenomenon poses an existential threat to First Nations. The podcast delves into the rise of individuals claiming Native American identities, the harm caused by imposters, and the challenges in combating identity exploitation. It also explores controversies surrounding Indigenous identity claims, political controversies, and the use of humor to address the issue.