This came up on FB memories today. I get these emails regularly:
"Hello Ms Tallbear, My name is XXXXX. I am attempting to find college money for my daughter....I'm looking for a discussion on proving who and where we belong in this society..."
"...Seems like you don't agree with DNA testing to prove ancestry. I don't agree with you but would like to find a forum I can join to clear up life long questions arising from stories my grandparents explained to me growing up."
The email went on and on with their DNA percentages etc. LOL they think it's ok to write me (after reading my analysis of why genetic ancestry links to UNNAMED, tribally UNAFFILIATED ancestors don't support tribal ID claims) to ask for my free labor.
So their kid can CHECK A BOX on university applications.
This behavior is rampant in academia by students and faculty. This does NOT HONOR us. It's yet more theft of resources that could support Native life & self determination.
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