CBC reporting that there is over whelming evidence that Buffy is not indigenous, and was not born in Canada. Apparently all her stories didn't add up. Investigators finally found her birth certificate. Apparently, Beverly was born in Stoneham, Mass. to Albert and Winifred Santamaria.
This is such a ridiculous story.
Quote from: Jesse on October 30, 2023, 09:14:22 PM
This is such a ridiculous story.
If what CBC is reporting is true, it amazing that she could have fooled so many people for so many years.
Quote from: Pigskin on October 30, 2023, 09:41:55 PM
If what CBC is reporting is true, it amazing that she could have fooled so many people for so many years.
She didn't fool anyone. Regardless of her parentage, she was raised by a Cree family around traditional Indigenous cultural practices and has spent decades raising awareness for Indigenous rights and has been nothing but a positive role model for people. By the People's own practice's, someone who has been accepted by and lives by cultural protocol is a member of that community.
This seems like an unnecessary hit job and nothing more.
Quote from: Jesse on November 01, 2023, 03:32:56 PM
She didn't fool anyone. Regardless of her parentage, she was raised by a Cree family around traditional Indigenous cultural practices and has spent decades raising awareness for Indigenous rights and has been nothing but a positive role model for people. By the People's own practice's, someone who has been accepted by and lives by cultural protocol is a member of that community.
This seems like an unnecessary hit job and nothing more.
I think Troy Westwood was raised and became an artist under similar circumstances.
well said Jesse
Quote from: Jesse on November 01, 2023, 03:32:56 PM
She didn't fool anyone. Regardless of her parentage, she was raised by a Cree family around traditional Indigenous cultural practices and has spent decades raising awareness for Indigenous rights and has been nothing but a positive role model for people. By the People's own practice's, someone who has been accepted by and lives by cultural protocol is a member of that community.
This seems like an unnecessary hit job and nothing more.
Sad really. I just don?t get why at this stage in her life, would anyone do this. We live in a pathetic world
Quote from: Jesse on November 01, 2023, 03:32:56 PM
She didn't fool anyone. Regardless of her parentage, she was raised by a Cree family around traditional Indigenous cultural practices and has spent decades raising awareness for Indigenous rights and has been nothing but a positive role model for people. By the People's own practice's, someone who has been accepted by and lives by cultural protocol is a member of that community.
This seems like an unnecessary hit job and nothing more.
She was not raised by a Cree family. She was raised by the Santamarias. Her only claim to being indigenous would be if she was adopted. CBC revealed this was not the case. I was a big Buffy fan, and would still be one, if she just came clean about her real heritage and returned awards and financial grants/awards she received that should have gone to other people.
Buffy has had her Order of Canada terminated, and scrubbed from the records.
Truth, honesty and integrity matter.
This is very sad. Crazy this was uncovered at such a late point in this persons career.
Pathetic!
BSM now removed from the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and has had her Juno awards rescinded after admitting she is American.
Buffy lied, got caught and paid the price. Really sad she tried to claim to be something she wasn't.
Quote from: Jesse on November 01, 2023, 03:32:56 PMShe didn't fool anyone. Regardless of her parentage, she was raised by a Cree family around traditional Indigenous cultural practices and has spent decades raising awareness for Indigenous rights and has been nothing but a positive role model for people. By the People's own practice's, someone who has been accepted by and lives by cultural protocol is a member of that community.
This seems like an unnecessary hit job and nothing more.
Disagree with most of what you have said here. And it appears some of what you posted was incorrect.
Quote from: GCn19 on December 21, 2023, 07:53:21 PMShe was not raised by a Cree family. She was raised by the Santamarias. Her only claim to being indigenous would be if she was adopted. CBC revealed this was not the case. I was a big Buffy fan, and would still be one, if she just came clean about her real heritage and returned awards and financial grants/awards she received that should have gone to other people.
Facts
Quote from: dd on December 11, 2023, 12:21:03 AMSad really. I just don?t get why at this stage in her life, would anyone do this. We live in a pathetic world
Disagree all