Acclaimed Playwright Jani Lauzon Responds to The Walrus's Investigation into Her Indigenous Ancestry | The Walrus
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from The Walrus2 months ago
"Jani Lauzon's case is significant because it highlights a broader issue of pretendianism, where individuals falsely claim Indigenous identities, overshadowing the contributions of real Indigenous communities."
The Walrushttps://thewalrus.ca/acclaimed-playwright-jani-lauzon-responds-to-the-walruss-investigation-into-her-indigenous-ancestry/
"Esteemed Métis lawyer Jean Teillet suggests that the actual number of people falsely claiming Indigenous identities in Canada could be in the tens of thousands, which is alarming and highlights an urgent issue."
The Walrushttps://thewalrus.ca/acclaimed-playwright-jani-lauzon-responds-to-the-walruss-investigation-into-her-indigenous-ancestry/
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