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Thomas Robert Wigger's "Thomas Whitefeather" most recent video on Facebook is no longer available. I wonder if it was taken down because he repeatedly falsely claimed that a specific woman is his wife, repeating her full actual name.

In a 2003 Milton, Florida court record he was noted as having a "right arm tribal knife" tattoo. I don't know if he still does.

I've uploaded here part of a photo from a 2025 event in Wenatchee, WA (World photo/Jenni Rodas May 5, 2025). Note his staff and that he is smudging someone.

There is also another topic with the same name and the same starting point as the present topic:

http://www.newagefraud.org/smf/index.php?topic=2279.0 [Not legitimately Cherokee]

Quote from: flyaway on May 15, 2010, 08:35:16 PMNot legitimately Cherokee Published: Tuesday, June 30, 2009

No link given. The quoted article is available here:

https://eu.gadsdentimes.com/story/news/2009/06/30/not-legitimately-cherokee/32184039007/

There is a parallel topic with many more posts:

http://www.newagefraud.org/smf/index.php?topic=2376.0 [Cherokees of Alabama]

I am researching recent developments and will post in that thread within a few days.

I don't remember if anyone has researched Randy Lee Moore's genealogy..?? It's been a while since anyone gave this post or person any thought. I did a quick look-see and got as far as the 1860s, everyone is white. He has deep roots in Arkansas and the south. Let me know if we should post an in depth genealogy, I wouldn't mind exposing this creepy fraud 

https://nativenewsonline.net/currents/former-tribal-councilman-and-fraudulent-ute-mountain-ute-medicine-man-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-multiple-counts-of-sexual-assault/

QuoteOverview:
A former tribal council member who presented himself as a spiritual healer was sentenced for sexual crimes spanning at least 12 years.

Lyndreth Hemp Wall, 60, a former tribal councilman of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, on Tuesday, August 18, was sentenced to life in prison after being convicted on 15 counts of sexual abuse in Indian Country and abusive sexual contact in Indian Country. Wall's crimes involved five victims, including a minor.

Wall was elected to the Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Council in 2020 and is a former school board member in Montezuma-Cortez School District Re-1. He presented himself as a traditional Native American healer, sometimes referred to in some tribes as a "medicine man," according to trial documents.

For at least 12 years, Wall sexually exploited multiple women on the Ute Mountain Ute Reservation under the guise of spiritual treatment. Survivors reported that he created an elaborate ruse by using traditional elements of Ute healing to trick his victims into believing his actions were part of a healing ceremony. During his "ceremonies," Wall isolated victims alone and touched them sexually for his own gratification. Wall told multiple victims that, if they told anyone about his sexual touching, the healing would not work.

Similar reports at several other news outlets:
https://www.justice.gov/usao-co/pr/ute-mountain-ute-medicine-man-sentenced-life-prison-after-multiple-sex-assault
https://www.redlakenationnews.com/story/2026/08/21/news/former-tribal-councilman-and-fraudulent-ute-mountain-ute-medicine-man-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-multiple-counts-of-sexual-assault/142328.html
https://www.ksjd.org/podcast/ksjd-local-newscasts/2026-08-19/former-ute-mountain-ute-tribal-councilman-is-sentenced-to-life-in-prison
https://www.durangoherald.com/articles/news/former-ute-mountain-ute-councilman-sentenced-to-life-imprisonment-after-sexual-abuse-conviction/
https://www.gjsentinel.com/news/western_colorado/life-in-prison-for-ute-mountain-ute-medicine-man/article_b08095b7-055f-48f8-a7a9-525ca0451738.html

These quotes are from a past social media discussion among women in Eastern Washington:

QuoteDr Thomas Whitefeather is not my husband and has been asked to stay away from me and my family. He was told to leave last year and is telling people he was given permission to go on a walk about. He was kicked out. Please do not encourage him to contact me or my family

.

QuoteUgh that guy ! He better not come back up here !

QuoteHe is not welcome up here in the North, sorry ya have to go thru this...

Quote...someone who claims to have a law degree would know what stalking is. I have known xxxx for many years and know of her struggles to separate herself from this man. If he truly cares about xxxx, he needs to go away and leave her alone. Let her continue her awesome journey without stress and constant harassment from him.

Over the years, I have encountered a number of stories and claims associated with Kathleen ShaunaSay WhiteFeather Franklin Gardner that I personally found difficult to reconcile. Some accounts appeared to change over time, leading me to question their accuracy and consistency.

Public reporting has noted that Kathleen ShaunaSay WhiteFeather Gardner, originally from North Carolina, became an Australian citizen after relocating to Orange, NSW. https://www.centralwesterndaily.com.au/story/7095933/this-harley-davidson-riding-retiree-from-north-carolina-is-now-an-aussie/

My concerns are not about any one event, but rather about what I perceive as a pattern of contradictions that left me confused and searching for clarity. As with any situation involving personal histories and relationships, it is important to distinguish between verified facts, personal recollections, and individual interpretations.

I believe that transparency and accountability matter, particularly when public narratives are being shared. At the same time, everyone deserves the opportunity to respond to criticism and to have claims about them evaluated based on evidence rather than rumors.

Ultimately, this experience has reinforced for me the importance of asking questions, verifying information, and approaching extraordinary stories with healthy skepticism when it comes to do anything with her. She is not a mentally stable individual.

Scott also told everyone in Australia he was going to meet his twin sister, mind you Kathleen is 10 yrs older than Scott and Scott actually met his birth mother in 1990. So, you can imagine the confusion when Scott then introduced her to even his boss and work collegues as his fiancé. This is one of many discrepancies that come with Kathleen or ShaunaSay not to mentioning being very abusive and narcisstic and loves to make everything about herself. None of her stories ever added up, always talking about Uncle Cucumber, Nancy Ward, Black Water Annie... personally. I also investigated and found out that before she left the states she declared herself bankrupt. I guess Scott's money would help her out with that in his passing.

I found another public group (222 members):

https://www.facebook.com/groups/131332453555268/
[MANATAKA AMERICAN INDIAN COUNCIL]

QuoteAbout
The Manataka American Indian Council is a great place to gather factual information about American Indian culture, spirituality, and events. It is also a source of natural and herbal remedies for what is ailing you. The Trading Post has an extensive selection of American Indian arts, crafts, clothing, regalia, books, music, flags, and services. Please visit www.manataka.org. You can support Manataka's efforts to help American Indians by purchasing or donating. Please share this group with all of your friends.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/131332453555268/posts/6164656283556158/  ·

QuoteMANATAKA AMERICAN INDIAN COUNCIL
Patti Savage  March 29, 2023
Manataka Indigenous Wisdom Council updates and events
Titles are generated by AI from Meta
The keepers of the mountain at Hot Springs have reorganized under the new name -Manataka Indigenous Wisdom Council. We have a new, active FB group under that name. We will be keeping everyone updated in that public group.
Your honored presence  in that group is most welcomed.
Thank you for your time.

🦅 We're about to open membership to our newly organized non- profit that will serve the community with Native American events and teach indigenous ways through groups and workshops as well as offer shamanic healing and sacred plant medicine ceremonies.

So who is Patty Savage? https://www.facebook.com/patti.savage.33/

QuotePatty Savage (Spirit Hawk Mvskoke Nation)
2.3K followers • 456 following
🪶Indigenous Shamanic Practitioner/Medicine Woman,CEO/Shaman @Manataka,🔥Alchemist,#theNativeMagi 🪶 Entrepreneur • Hot Springs, AR • Manataka Indigenous Wisdom Council • Hot Springs High School • LSU Health Shreveport Medical Alumni

Work
Manataka Indigenous Wisdom Council
Founder/ Shamanic Practitioner/Medicine Woman
May 2021 - Present
Current CEO@ Manataka, the "Place of Peace" -Sacred Native Historical Mountain, Hot Springs, Ar. Formerly Manataka American Indian Council,reorganized and established as Manataka Indigenous Wisdom Council on 02,22/2022 to teach and raise awareness of the indigenous arts and way of life including plant medicines and holistic non invasive healing practices and providing shamanic energy healing and ceremonies to the community.

Quote from: jim tree on July 22, 2005, 09:29:18 PMHow about this group?? http://www.manataka.org/

Clicking the link yields:

QuoteSorry, you have been blocked
You are unable to access manataka.org

Can others access the website? — Seems they are still active (new full name) at least one place:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2898022663826558/  Last posts this August.
(Public group, 165 members Visible: Anyone can find this group. Hot Springs, Arkansas)
[MANATAKA Indigenous Wisdom Council (official page)]

QuoteAbout
Official page for Manataka Indigenous Wisdom Council- formerly known as the "Manataka American Indian Council".

We are the new Council and We hold the mysteries and the stories of Manataka handed down by Lee Standing Bear the former keeper and are the only official organization for Manataka, the Place of Peace that has been alive and a place of religious freedom and Native American and indigenous peoples gatherings for over 1000 years.

Earlier (Facebook Page):
https://www.facebook.com/ManatakaAmericanIndianCouncil/  Last post December 3. 2018.

22-minute 2016 YouTube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTbeZH_Oopo

QuoteThe story you are about to hear is provided by the Manataka™ America Indian Council®. Our mission is to preserve and protect this sacred place known as Manataka™ (Place of Peace) located in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

Lee Standing Bear has been mentioned three times before in this topic. I found his obituary:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/233195455/randy_lee-moore

QuoteRandy Lee "Standing Bear" Moore
Birth 6 May 1947 Bell, Los Angeles County, California, USA
Death 18 Oct 2021 (aged 74) Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA
Burial Cremated
[...]
*** As a gift to his family, Bear prearranged all details regarding his cremation, ceremonies following his death and even wrote his own obituary. The words below are his own. No changes have been made. ***

Bear was born May 6, 1947, at the Bell Misson in California to Buel Linuel Moore and Dema Laverne Moore.

Moore is preceded in death by his parents, Buel and Dema Moore, his sister Mary Lou Moore; and his brothers Donald C. Moore, Kenneth W. Moore, and Michael L. Moore.

Survivors include his loving wife Rebecca Moore, one daughter Amanda Moore (David Parsons), one stepdaughter Andrea Erwin (Dennis), one sister Sharon Brown, 3 grandchildren (Darbi Jones, Jessica Erwin and Oz Erwin), 2 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Lee Standing Bear Moore was the volunteer secretary for the Manataka American Indian Council and the editor of the Smoke Signal News for more than two decades. He authored many stories under his own name and more than three dozen nom de plumes. He was a historian, author, lecturer, and spiritual elder.

Moore earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Law in 1972 from LaSalle University of Chicago, IL. He also earned a BS of Business Administration in 1974 from LaSalle University.

Moore was a highly decorated Vietnam War Veteran and 100% service-connected disabled. He ultimately gave his life to the disabilities he faced from serving his country. As a US Army Infantry Platoon Sergeant, he was the recipient of the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Hearts, the Vietnam Gallantry in Action medal, and various other medals of merit and honor. He received an honorable discharge in 1969.

Moore was a member of the Arkansas College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy Association. He received the Governor's Community Excellence award from Governor Bill Clinton in 1986. He was an advisory board member of the Hospitality Training Institute at Garland County Community College in 1995; served as a board member of the ARTS Foundation of Hot Springs in 1993-1995. He was a proud member of the Hot Springs Village Military Order of the Purple Heart. Moore was a former member of Sumpter Lodge 419 of the Free and Accepted Masons; He was a commissioner on the Hot Springs/Garland County Beautification Commission, 1991 to 1993; he was a member and tutor trainer of the Laubach Literacy in Action Internation, 1990-1994; President of the Exchange Club of Hot Springs, 1981-1988; President of the Sleepy Valley Improvement Association 1981-1988; a member and officer of the United States Jaycees, 1972 to 1979; and a delegate to the Country Music Association 1975-1983.

Lee Standing Bear Moore developed many educational and social service programs and counseled hundreds of people needing assistance. He created one of the largest American Indian websites in the world at Manataka.org. Moore appeared on television, documentaries and radio talk shows and regularly presented programs to civic groups, schools, and churches. As an American Indian ceremonial leader, Bear officiated weddings, funerals, blessings, and healing ceremonies.

Moore was a marketing consultant and business manager for most of his career. He produced over 100 major concerts and events from 1972 to 1982. He was Executive Director of Aware Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program from 1982 to 1989 and a business and marketing consultant from 1989 to 1998.

In his final few years, Bear took a step back from the limelight and helping others to focus on the family he had forgotten. As his time on earth grew shorter, he expressed time and again that he wished he had shifted focus sooner. No accolade or achievement is more important than family. Time is the only thing we can not get back. Use it wisely.

Quote from: educatedindian on March 28, 2017, 01:38:47 AMHer group Riversidon.org has a who's who of frauds, plus many unknown names. Some are just average people likely suckered, including perhaps actual elders.

https://www.riversidon.org/ is still active

QuoteIn May of 2023 the River Sidon Peace with Justice Project hosted a phenomenal Gathering of Elders on the Mississippi River in Nauvoo, Illinois.

This 3-Day Gathering was the fourth of its kind and drew Grandmothers, Elders, Presenters, Healers, and Ceremony Keepers from many Tribes and Countries to Turtle Island.
[...Meet Our Administration — Humanities Consultants — Board of Directors

A total of 27 persons, including 10 Grandmothers (!) and 3 Elders.

QuoteEvents:
2026 Gathering Postponed for Safer Travel Date
Grandmothers Circle the Earth 2026 Eagle Condor Gathering

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/postponed-eagle-condor-gathering-on-the-mississippi-river-tickets-1981073285526

Watch that disgusting AI-generated picture: