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Computer Issues / Re: testing
« Last post by Sandy S on Today at 01:22:10 am »
So maybe this is something system wide. Site has been up and down for me for a few days. Sometimes it triggers browser warnings as a supposed unsafe site. When I tried to post two days ago I got error msgs.
At the moment I'm able to access.
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Computer Issues / Re: testing
« Last post by Diana on Today at 01:17:19 am »
Yeah, I'm trying to send some PM's and I keep getting an error message. Strange.
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Computer Issues / Re: testing
« Last post by Sandy S on Today at 12:41:54 am »
Okay that test worked. This might be a browser issue
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Computer Issues / testing
« Last post by Sandy S on Today at 12:41:01 am »
I'm having issues logging in and can't seem to post.
Might have accidentally tripped moderation with an attemped post that included Mel Minitor racist quotes.
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Research Needed / Re: Leah Yellowbird - Minnesota Artist
« Last post by ojib22 on February 06, 2025, 09:14:47 pm »
@advanced smite
"Below is a list, generation by generation, of Leah Hanson Yellowbird's ancestors. I'm not planning to add records to the thread at this time but have reviewed publicly available information for each of the individuals listed below. I've gone back as far as necessary to, in my opinion, disprove Leah's specific claims of holding a Canadian Indian status card and being "part Lebanese." I compiled the list quickly from a family tree so please let me know if you see any errors."

I listened to the interview that you referenced in which Leah claimed she has a status card and is part Lebanese, and shook my head multiple times at the continual shifts she makes over time. 
I agree that one of the biggest red flags is that Leah will not name the tribe she is claiming affiliation with, as though, because it is in Canada, no one will ask.  The amount of money she has put into her pockets based on her claim of Metis Anishinaabe, if she is lying (which I believe she is), is criminal.  My belief is that she won't name the tribe because someone on this website or elsewhere will reach out to that tribe to verify her claims, which will fully out her as a fraud. 

Regarding the 'moccasin maker' term on the census pages you found, I did a little research on that and found that there was a large movement made by French immigrants in adopting Indigenous footwear and teaching non-indigenous people how to mass produce them to meet the demand.  I have a few references to that if anyone wants to dig further. 
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Etcetera / Re: Historical Context
« Last post by Mirror on February 06, 2025, 06:48:46 pm »
Quote; U.S. capital, founded 1791, named for President George Washington (1732-1799); the family name is from a town in northeastern England, from Old English, literally "estate of a man named Wassa." The U.S. state was named when it was formed as a territory in 1853 (admitted to the union 1889). Related: Washingtonian /quote.
https://www.etymonline.com/word/Washington#etymonline_v_40116

I’ve been using this lovely website for a decade, they do have some colonizer jesus bias, so be very careful “Warner Bros- cartoon accent lol.
Case in point, the location they mention is wrong, it’s in southern England lol.
Is it me that I’d expect the learned folks at the site to not make such grievous errors on literally literary content on their own website lol?
See my above comments how names were changed to reflect history and traditions across the pond.
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Etcetera / Re: Historical Context
« Last post by Mirror on February 06, 2025, 05:46:38 pm »
I really miss my Facebook groups of native humor, you can always tell real natives online for their love of deep dark humor and not a single panty gets sand in it. I just refuse to be subjected to algorithm manipulation.
I checked in to my wikibush website yesterday and lo and behold a huge discussion about so many Georgia Washington’s apparently. ;)
Not related but on the same website, people keep trying to attach their families to mine, noobes lol.
Then they hit a red brick wall, and quit.
Grandma took what she learned from a certain religious group about certificates and went absolutely hogwild back in the day. She wasn’t no farmer after all, unless farming papers is a thing, oh she’s laughing her ass off at that joke.
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Etcetera / Re: Jai Janini aka Jay Tavare
« Last post by Mirror on February 06, 2025, 05:33:37 pm »
I have a severe dislike for “eastern hemisphere” fraudsters impersonating NDN’s in anyway or for any reasons.
I used to get totally mental on the bigger social media sites, I don’t participate in them anymore. It’s better for my health.
Not that I see anything NDN in that video.
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Research Needed / Re: Leah Yellowbird - Minnesota Artist
« Last post by Mirror on February 06, 2025, 05:20:13 pm »
TLDR; sorry the only thing that sticks out to me, and maybe this is a bit too nit picky.
Ojibwe is a far north, beyond Canada border, south of the border is Chippewa.
I mention this because I was screamed at by intermingling the two in discussion, by a Chippewa. Now on the other hand, my other relative used Chippewa (chippy) as a disparaging term, she was Ojibwe farther north than modern sources say. I can only imagine paddling canoes over that expansive waterway. That grandma considered herself and us, British Royals lol. When I think of her, I always giggle a bit thinking her school masters taught her she was now a British Royal subject. It’s always context when dealing with this.
I hope this helps anyone, it helped me typing it.



Respectfully, I disagree. I'm enrolled in a south of the border federally-recognized Chippewa/Ojibwe/Anishinaabe tribe. In the United States it is rare to hear an actual Ojibwe person identify as just "Chippewa" unless they are from Minnesota. Then they might say they are "Minnesota Chippewa." The reason is that multiple Minnesota reservations banded together as the "Minnesota Chippewa." See this link: https://mnchippewatribe.org/. It is common for someone to say they are "Minnesota Chippewa" followed by whether their family is Bois Forte, Fond du Lac, Grand Portage, Leech Lake, Mille Lacs, or White Earth. Some may just say the specific band (i.e. Bois Forte, Leech Lake, etc.). Others may just say "Ojibwe" or "Anishinaabe" but should be able to name a band/tribe even if they aren't eligible for enrollment. It's a red flag if they say Chippewa/Ojibwe/Anishinaabe without ever identifying a specific band/tribe. Many proven fakes posted about on NAFPS seem to just say "Anishinaabe" without ever mentioning a specific band/tribe.

In Wisconsin and Michigan, Ojibwe tribe names include "Chippewa" like The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa but, in my experience, no one says in conversation that they are just "Chippewa." Most often people identify the specific tribe (i.e. Bad River, Lac du Flambeau, Sault Ste Marie, etc.). If speaking generally, some may just say "Ojibwe" or "Anishinaabe" usually followed by the specific band/tribe (i.e. Bad River, Lac du Flambeau, Sault Ste Marie, etc.). Once again, it's a red flag if they can't identify a specific band/tribe even if they aren't eligible for enrollment.

I'm surprised an actual Chippewa/Ojibwe/Anishinaabe person would be upset with you for intermingling the terms. We're used to it. If speaking broadly, I refer to myself as "Ojibwe" because that is how my Native American parent identified themselves when speaking generally. I've never found it it be unusual in the United States.

You'll notice another commenter on this thread goes by "ojib22" although I'm not sure if they are from the United States or Canada. There are more Ojibwe NAFPS posters that could chime in on this topic. I'm speaking from my own experience and based on my own preference.


I totally get it, I don’t have an opinion on someone’s identity. I take people in real life as they present themselves with respect. Knowing that we are all part of the largest diaspora in history that’s still ongoing.
I clearly was retelling two stories from two people, who had never met.

That said, someone wants to come at me, question my truth. I truly feel sorry for them.
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Etcetera / Re: Jai Janini aka Jay Tavare
« Last post by milehighsalute on February 06, 2025, 04:22:02 pm »
i cant find video now.....but a video was made about this notorious woman beater/disease spreader featuring women who were his victims and shown that he was homeless now.....not wino style homeless but couch surfing "hobosexual" style homeless

i am surprised we havent seen him more on here just due to his outright lying and abuse of women (yes there are many detailed police reports posted in case jainini finds this and threatens legal action like i seen he always does) as well as an alleged fake charity (so fan just hearsay so i say alleged)

also the women were talking to authorities about him KNOWINGLY entering intimate relationships and without informing them of incurable disease (herpes)

he may have had the video removed.....i saw it about a year and a half ago and i think it was made in 2020......i bring it up now because i was trying to find the video

there was a post here by michelle shining elk that should probably merge here
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