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  https://imgur.com/a/NhxtbBW

This happens in Oslo, Norway, on April 24, 2025. A Norwegian artist of some merit shamelessly appropriates and exploits a Native North American symbol and a ceremony.

Artist's Facebook profile: https://www.facebook.com/torjorei

Artist's own announcement (shows image included above):
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10161531519620283&set=a.10151812361415283

Besides what I show here I have very little information. I wonder who funded this?
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She is writing about dream catchers, dreams, etc.. here:

https://www.quora.com/profile/Jasmine-Battle-2

Her Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MadeintheUSAart
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Worth noting, Feng Shui has zero to do with dream catchers, Natives, or Cherokees. It's Chinese culture, based on Taoism.
Dream catchers weren't traditionally Cherokee.
The GA Tribe of Eastern Cherokee is regarded as frauds by the three recognized Cherokee tribes. BIA OFA ruled they were far too recently formed. State recognized, which means little. They claim to be descended from those who avoided the Trail of Tears.

Battle could have avoided charges if she were honest, didn't falsely claim enrollment. Except for the illegal bird feathers.
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Frauds / Re: Jasmine Battle & Authentic Dream Catcher Studio
« Last post by Sandy S on April 10, 2025, 04:45:21 pm »
2012:

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Native American Dream Catchers for sale and to buy by Cherokee native american artist Jasmine Battle, For Sale, Wholesale / Retail, Dreamcatcher fundraisers, dream catcher fund raiser

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It is hoped that you will use these dream catchers for inspiration, relaxation and meditation.  You can choose the right selection for your feng shui needs, color coordination and decor, gift giving needs  and/or car rear view decoration.

Ms. Battle is inspired by the various sports venues, color choices, candy flavors, color wishes and metaphysical properties of semi-precious stones.  The energy of colors and stones is a creation that should be shared through art form.  The chakra healing aspect is also considered with these art forms.  Color + stones + energy is a vital mix for a healthy transformation of natural resources.

Dream Catchers divert natural air flow into a positive energy.  Combined with the energy from semi-precious stones, metaphysical reaction creates a great gift of positive energy for use in feng shui and healing purposes.  Enjoy all the creations given by Ms. Battle for your use in your home, office and environment.

Available are many metaphysical stones for your personal dream catcher.  Some available but not limited to are: clear crystal quartz spheres and points, pearls, fluorite, amethyst, agate, citrine, cracked quartz, smokey quartz, rose quartz, coral, shells, pearls, hematite, Kyanite, lapis, sodalite, rubies, jade, emeralds, sapphires, wood....

If you need a particular stone, just call Ms. Battle.  She will surely try to locate that particular stone for your metaphysical dream catcher needs. Call 201-637-4137

Native American Cherokee Dream Catchers, Authentic, Beautiful, Cute, Pretty, Wholesale, Dreamcatcher Fundraisers, For Sale and to Buy dreamcatchers, black, white, red, blue, redskins, ravens, leopard, penguin, metaphysical, best price on the web!

https://web.archive.org/web/20121116080537/http://www.authenticdreamcatcherstudio.com/Dreamcatcher_2.html
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Frauds / Re: Jasmine Battle & Authentic Dream Catcher Studio
« Last post by Sandy S on April 10, 2025, 04:40:28 pm »
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Hello, I am Jasmine B. Battle, RDH, BSEd.  A graduate of Clayton State College in Morrow, Georgia with an AA degree in Dental Hygiene (RDH).  Also, I graduated from The University of Georgia In Athens, Georgia with a BSED in Education.  Go Bulldogs! 

I am a member of The Georgia Tribe of Eastern Cherokee in Dahlonega, Georgia. 
I am a USAF Veteran - served my country with honor (Honrable Discharge with decorations).

I am also chosen to provide my art to The National Parks of the USA and Carnival Cruise Lines.

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Dream Catchers are Feng Shui instruments that require "TUNING" while making them so music is important in the process.

https://madeintheusadreamcatcherstudio.com/about

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Our company was an idea by Jasmine Battle, Cherokee Artist, BSEd when she decided to share her ability to make her beautiful Dream Catchers available to the general public. She wanted to share her positive outlook with friends, family and people who have a shared interest.

Archived https://web.archive.org/web/20190302225316/https://authenticdreamcatcherstudio.com/about - not everything from original site is archived

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These unique, beautiful, colorful Native American Authentic dream catchers are for sale retail and wholesale.  They are Cherokee hand crafted spider and eagle handmade dreamcatchers for Wholesale / Retail / Fund Raisers

Jasmine Battle has created  over  50+ themed designs of colorful dream catchers.

 AUTHENTIC NATIVE AMERICAN CHEROKEE DREAM CATCHERS

These beautiful, colorful authentic native american dream catchers come in an assortment of themes offered retail and wholesale and available in a variety of colors, sizes and designs.  Something is bound to peak your interest!

Ms. Battle is also able to create the "double" dream catcher, which is one of her delights to construct.  One other thing that may interest you is that she is able to "SEW YOUR NAME" into the webbing per your request - free of charge - no extra charges apply :).

https://web.archive.org/web/20141219015507/http://www.authenticdreamcatcherstudio.com/
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There are several women sharing her name, so take care not to post about another one. Quite a few posts on Etys are hers.
This seems to be her too.
https://madeintheusadreamcatcherstudio.com/

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https://www.doi.gov/iacb/maryland-artist-sentenced-indian-arts-and-crafts-act-violations?fbclid=IwY2xjawJjfVhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHmzEM0DjJWQ1ZTAYgya5fjXJEPYX9df8bocTzHHFp--M8jI9tUrjqI_GNfCk_aem_aza-1zjfbvlBHanxqq-AYw
Maryland Artist Sentenced for Indian Arts and Crafts Act Violations 03/17/2025
Maryland – A Maryland artist, Jasmine Battle, pled guilty and was sentenced to 24 months of probation and a fine of $2,500.00 for violations of the Indian Arts and Crafts Act by misrepresenting herself as a Native American and Cherokee when selling her artwork.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Office of Law Enforcement (USFWS/OLE) began investigating Battle after the Indian Arts and Crafts Board received a complaint that Battle was misrepresenting herself as a Cherokee artist and that she was from the Cherokee Nation and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, which are federally recognized tribes in Oklahoma and North Carolina. Between approximately 2013 and 2020, Battle sold dreamcatchers through her online store, AUTHENTIC DREAM CATCHER STUDIO, claiming they were Authentic Cherokee dreamcatchers, when in fact, she was not an enrolled tribal member or had proof of Indian heritage.

USFWS/OLE Agents executed a federal search warrant at Battle’s residence. In addition to seizing evidence items associated with Battle’s business, agents seized feathers from birds protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

“Counterfeit Indian art, like Jasmine Battle’s dreamcatchers that she misrepresented and sold as Cherokee-made, tears at the very fabric of Indian culture, livelihoods, and communities,” stated U.S. Department of the Interior Indian Arts and Crafts Board Director Meridith Stanton. “The Indian Arts and Crafts Board by statute is responsible for administering the Indian Arts and Crafts Act, an anti-counterfeiting law to protect Indian artists and consumers. Ms. Battle’s actions demean and rob authentic Indian artists who rely on the creation and sale of their artwork to put food on the table, make ends meet, and pass along these important cultural traditions and skills from one generation to the next. Her actions also undermine consumers’ confidence in the Indian art market nationwide. Due to the outstanding work of the Office of the U.S. Attorney-District of Maryland and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Indian Arts and Crafts Act Investigative Unit, Ms. Battle is being held accountable and the message is clear. For those selling counterfeit Indian art and craftwork it is important to know that wherever you are we will diligently work to find you and prosecute you under the Indian Arts and Crafts Act.”

The case was prosecuted by the United States Attorneys’ Office in the District of Maryland.
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Etcetera / Re: Hopi and "Blue Star Prophecy"
« Last post by Sparks on April 04, 2025, 08:19:41 pm »
http://www.jasoncolavito.com/blog/did-the-hopi-predict-the-end-of-the-world
Did the Hopi Predict the End of the World? 1/9/2013 9 Comments

For a college professor your writing sucks rotten eggs, same to your comprehension.

Everything you quoted comes from the article by Jason Colavito, which is linked to. So why do you accuse educated indian if you find faults in the article?
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Dawn Fitzpatrick is expected to play in a neo-nazi concert this April 2025.

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The e-mail address to order tickets and to find out where the concert will take place in April 2025 (e-mail address made illegible by us above) contains a reference to Nazi Germany
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At the top of the bill, next to Ad Hominem, is the Canadian group Ifernach, with Dawn Fitzpatrick as its sole member. A man who doesn't like anti-fascists, as is evident in the song ATA on the cassette Murder Chaos Crematoria (from 2024). On it, Ifernach/Dawn Fitzpatrick sings (translated) : "Call me a racist, call me a Nazi. I'll be whatever you want me to be. Sieg Heil to you, Sieg Heil to what you preach, holy preacher of human rights. Black Metal War, disgrace of the race, weakened vulnerable bastards. We must atomize antifa, our heritage is destroyed and you march on our ruins, screaming for unity and peace, controlling like a police scene." Dawn Fitzpatrick also plays in others such as Aufnorden who uses a swastika on the cassette Unter dem Schnee and in Maeströ Cröque Mört who depicts the fascist Black Sun on the cover of Cuisine & Poésie Noire / Bourreau De Village .

Thiss from a Google translation from Dutch to English https://affverzet-wordpress-com.translate.goog/2025/03/12/zaterdag-26-april-2025-terug-neonazi-muziekconcert/?_x_tr_sl=pt&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp

Original https://affverzet.wordpress.com/2025/03/12/zaterdag-26-april-2025-terug-neonazi-muziekconcert/

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Frauds / Re: Corinne Perera aka Corrine Grey Cloud
« Last post by Sparks on March 23, 2025, 12:54:45 am »
It looks like she deleted the original of her Facebook "apology" post …

https://www.facebook.com/corinne.oestreich/  [Corinne Grey Cloud]

Plenty of public posts there. Cannot find anything about all the stuff mentioned in this thread, but I haven't searched or scrolled down so much. Seems she is delivering mail where she lives:

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Corinne Grey Cloud — January 10 [2025]
Attention plow drivers and folks in town etc with mailboxes. Please be sure I can access your box from my car. That I can get close enough to your box. With the cold weather I am not making exceptions and exiting my vehicle to deliver mail. It’s too dangerous with slick roads and cold temperatures.
If your box is full, inaccessible, dogs out and not on a leash, falling off its post, your mail will be brought back to the post office and held until your box has been fixed or animals have been tied up. Thanks

Also of some interest; photos from her wedding (2021):
https://www.facebook.com/groups/socialdistancepowwow/posts/1235267396884262/
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Frauds / Re: Corinne Perera aka Corrine Grey Cloud
« Last post by Sandy S on March 22, 2025, 06:22:08 pm »
This is definitely ongoing fraud. They have not closed up shop.

If I didn't know better I would believe the siblings Andrew Perera/Redhawk and Corinne Perrera/Oestreich/ Rice/Grey Sky are Lakota and Mohawk.

At least 10 years of their claims can be found online. Some of it they could remove themselves and have not done so. They haven't made proactive statements, made amends, returned funds.

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The Buffalo Project (Brother United For Feeling And Leading Openness)

BUFFALO Project was founded in 2018, and is a new way to combat Human Trafficking and violence against women. Our mission is to encourage healthy expressions of emotion in men, and create lasting tools to build meaningful relationships in the world around them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaPHOZHELyo - I watched the video and used transcript here.

In this promo Corinne positions herself as Native. She is rather grandiose and special by claiming she has a "new way" to do this work. She says the work includes "learning about the shadow self" to assist those who "embody unhealthy aspects of masculinity". That is Jungian and Robert Bly b.s.

So she performs as a fake Lakota/Mohawk woman who will heal white non-Native predators from their predating ways by "rewiring their thinking" and therefore "diminish a need for human trafficking".
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