One of these things is not like the other.

Respect to those calling out Crystal Semaganis and her "Ghost Warrior Society" for her harmful behavior. It takes courage to stand up to lateral violence. We need more of this. Protecting our spaces starts with accountability.

#LateralViolence #CommunityCare #RespectFirst #GhostWarriorSociety

Herein lies the problem: "...these so called “Pretendian Hunters" sometimes get it right. But when they get it wrong they really get it wrong."

We do need to address the issue of fraud but not by publishing amateur research peppered with defamatory statements. This work must be done with integrity.

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The "Ghost Warrior Society" blatantly disregards The Genealogist’s Code of Ethics, especially in terms of protecting the public.

Shoving your political agenda ahead of basic human decency isn’t just unethical. It’s cowardly, selfish, and absolutely shameful.

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Gatekeeping indigeneity enacted by Indigenous People upon each other is lateral violence.

It is not for anyone to determine who is "Native enough" or not...that only serves to further empower the colonial structures.

We are better than that.

This is a story very common to #indigenous people.Rather than judge someone for lack of traditional knowledge, commend them for trying to learn.
At a former job, I was called "garbage indian" etc b/c I'm Metis, look white and didn't grow up with my culture.
Lateral violence is real. #metis

Professional genealogists do not engage in cyberbullying or launch social media attacks. Integrity is key to ethical research.

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Only work with certified genealogists. Genealogy research can uncover sensitive information that affects privacy, emotions, and relationships. Being mindful of the ethical, legal, and emotional aspects is essential to conducting responsible and respectful research. This is why we hire professionals.

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Some people spend their time policing others’ identities and loudly claiming moral authority. Even when they’re sometimes correct, a lack of careful research can lead to serious harm. Real Indigenous advocacy lifts up communities. It doesn’t weaponize outrage or leave a trail of harm behind.

Cyberbullying is not just hurtful - it can have serious legal consequences. Learn about the consequences you could face if you bully or harass someone online. www.canada.ca/en/public-sa...

Faking Indigenous ancestry for gain causes real harm, but amateur investigations and defamation aren't the solution. They often target the wrong people, divide us, and harm real communities. Let’s focus on respectful, intelligent, and thoughtful ways to address these issues together.

Adoption records are often unavailable to the public, so claiming to be able to accurately determine someone's lineage without their explicit consent and being given access to such records is quite simply impossible. Use licensed private investigators, not vigilantes.

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