Keeler is apparently going to publish the Pretendian list. She is going to put a lot of people in jeopardy with this action; their livelihoods, their families. All because she thinks she has the authority to question other's heritage. This is intentional violence.
Multiple people have come forward stating that Keeler putting them or a loved one on the list puts them in danger. Its not a "pretendian list". She is publicly doxing ppl she doesn't approve of. She spouts that she has proof, but most of the people she works with--
--have proven themselves to be predators, racists & misogynists. What exactly is Keeler trying to prove? No one held her accountable for the past 10 years, so she's using the power & fame she's gained by being a martyr.
She is now actively and intentionally putting ppl at risk.
I'm not saying any of this because I'm jealous or feel threatened. I am saying this because people are going to get hurt. And people who are already hurt. Black Indigenous people most of all. The violence needs to stop and we need to hold her accountable.
"Well where's the proof--" Here. Its nearly 50 pages of Keeler's history of harassing others. From 2012 to this year. What more do you need? It goes into detail with each entry and us cotinually being updated. Screenshots and links. Read it. docs.google.com/document/d/1cR…
Don't just like this thread, RT it. You have a mutual who follows Keeler? Send it to them. Tell people in your tribe. Tell your community. Because even if your tribe isn't on the list, it could very well be. Keeler targets those she KNOWS can't fight back or speak out.
She has now set a dangerous precedent in that its acceptable to dox and investigate someone to the point of harassment in the name of protecting Indigenous culture. She allows her research and researchers to be biased. Is she really someone that we can ignore?
Please just get the word out. There's only so much I can do. I've been talking about this for a year and its just getting worse.
Please do it for the people who are fighting to be recognized. Do it to fight against anti-Blackness and lateral violence. Please.
The more that list is up and circulated, the people on it are in danger of being attacked, slandered, and discredited. Its a hit list, plain and simple. Abusers and predators now have easy access to find them. Keeler doesn't care as long as she gets clout and money.
Help us take down the list so it can no longer be shown/distributed publically.
Keeler admitting that her team for the Pretendian List "seek comment from their employers, universities, board of directors, publishers, film companies, [] their agents (i.e. literary agents, etc.) She puts people's livelihoods & reputation in danger when they get on the list.
Proof of Keeler placing a person trying to report the list with incorrect information about the victim:
Keeler refusing to name @StrongWalker360 for his crimes & saying that he was "accused". He was convicted & is a predator. You hide behind vague language so that way you're not guilty of endorsing him.
You are NOT allowed to speak on behalf of MMIW at all.
New update: Keeler's "professional, vetted genealogists" that work on the Pretendian List is made of two Cherokee members, David Cornsilk & Kathy Griffin White, known for their unfettered anti-Black racism & intense harassment of people who question them.
Proof has come forward: @jfkeeler's "professional, vetted genealogists" for the "Alleged Pretendian List" are Cherokee members David Cornsilk and Kathy White Griffin, who have been earlier shown to exhibit anti-Black behavior and harassing other people for questioning them.
More screenshots of Cornsilk and Kathy: @jfkeeler pray tell, how are we supposed to view these two as competent professionals to handle other people's personal and confidential information? You are allowing people with a huge bias and racist history to play authority.
@jfkeeler your team writing and making the "Alleged Pretendian List" is not professional. The only thing they're good at is being racist, unapologetic bullies with a long history of attacking others for criticizing them. Birds of a feather flock together it seems.
I'm sure I confuse Keeler & her supporters bc "why would an enrolled Dine person do all of this?"
Because I don't judge ppl by posession of papers or use records to determine ppl's authenticity bc that is colonial toxic bs that has no place in our future as Indigenous ppl.
I do not go to other tribes where I have no idea and demand ppl to prove themselves. I listen to ppl: their stories, their experiences, & their knowledge. The more we use colonial papers & systems to determine ourselves, the more we continue to contribute to our own extinction.
I am calling out Keeler's behavior, and her coworkers, for the explicit harm they have done to innocent Black Indigenous & Indigenous ppl by making that list with no factual basis or ethical investigation. As well as for lying about it and working with predators as well.
@jfkeeler Ahem. From the Association of Professional Genealogists in their Code of Ethics and Professional Practices, guidelines, one should "refrain from withholding, suppressing, or knowingly misquoting or misinterpreting sources or data".
One should also "Treat information concerning living people with appropriate discretion", I believe that having the Pretendian list on semi-public Googles Sheets doc lacks discretion as one with an email address and your approval can access it more than once.
@jfkeeler if the work on the Alleged Pretendian list is thoroughly vetted by professionals, I would imagine they would be in the Association of Processional genealogists, in order to support your statement that they are, indeed, vetted professionals.
Very interesting how most major Indigenous organizations, actors, writers, artists and more follow @jfkeeler but seem to not make any statements or unfollow her account after recent events. Their silence speaks volumes of their own morals.
Saad Bee Hozho's silence on this is especially damning. I can't imagine being a group of Dine writers and poets who have Keeler as their member, wrote that letter about Roanhorse and NONE of them have said ANYTHING regarding this past week. Really, really disappointing.
If u have a mutual that follows Keeler, let them know what's been happening. Give them the documentation timeline. Those who stay silent are compliant to the continuing perpetuation of anti-Blackness, colonial violence & gatekeeping culture in Indigenous society Keeler preaches.
Hi Kathy. Is this you saying how "sad it is" that rapist Daniel Thomas is being sued? On your personal FB account? Daniel Thomas is currently being sued for targeted harassment of the Ramapough Mountain Indians, link to doc: cdn.fbsbx.com/v/t59.2708-21/…
@CherokeeGriffin you and @jfkeeler have publically supported him and all of you work together to discredit other Indigenous people.
Daniel Thomas (@StrongWalker360) is stated in the above court doc for INTENTIONALLY claiming the RMI are fraud in a bid to get their casino rights.
@jfkeeler @CherokeeGriffin, you have publically stated that you work on the Alleged Pretendian List in order to prevent the "fakes" from stealing money from the "true" Indigenous ppl and tribes.
And yet, here is Daniel Thomas, @StrongWalker360, trying to get RMI's revenue. Wow.