Kiesha Crowther (Updated) Alternative Lifestyles of the Rich & Fraudulent http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYy0xVdPU6Q This updated version has the inipi footage removed. That section now has a flying eagle, and images of the land and cemetery at Wounded Knee (modern pictures, no bodies or massacre images). At the end is the AIMSB flyer for the upcoming protest in Palm Springs.
ETA - Including some of text from page in case it goes down:
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An indigenous spiritual elder is known for his or her humility. He or she sacrifices EVERYTHING for the good of the people and lives a humble existence. I too challenge Mrs. Crowther to give ALL of her ill-gotten gains from her Feb 4-5 workshop to the people of the Pine Ridge, Rosebud & Cheyenne River reservations. She claims to be their shaman, so she knows it is her OBLIGATION to put her people first before her own needs. I also challenge her to bring any lawsuits against me to TRIBAL court.
This video documents the controversy that is going on in the Native American community over Kiesha Crowther's false statement that she is the shaman of the "Sioux and Salish tribe" and the money she has been making from this false claim.
I am mirroring this video so that non-Indian people can have some understanding as to the pain that pretenders like Kiesha Crowther cause native people.
I want non-Indians to understand that only way to stop the exploitation of indigenous peoples' spirituality is for people to STOP paying ANY money for it. Authentic spiritual leaders would never charge money. Ceremonies are not open to anyone who can pay a price - our spirituality is much too sacred for that.
If you have respect and compassion for the indigenous peoples of this land, then allow us to be the guardians of the spirituality that our ancestors developed. Do not support Kiesha Crowther and others like her who exploit our spiritual practices for profit.
Native people and our true friends, who want to take action, can do several things:
Sign the petition:
http://is.gd/4US5B2Join the Facebook group: League of Pissed off NDNZ for updates:
http://is.gd/Q5cOcfAnother Facebook group to post suggestions, comments on specific actions is:
No More Frauds
http://is.gd/2ATPAVor the new online forum
NDN 360
http://is.gd/jrOUPKActivists are calling for people to contact the Palm Springs convention center and ask that they terminate their association with Ms. Crowther.
Palm Springs Convention Center
277 N Avenida Caballeros
Palm Springs CA 92262
Toll Free: 800-333-7535
Phone: 760-325-6611
James Canfield
Executive Director
P: 760-322-8400
F: 760-778-4102
jcanfield@palmspringscc.com
Also here is some info on the local paper to call.
The Desert Sun
http://www.mydesert.com/section/feedback/FeedbackMain number (760) 322-8889
Contact the IRS about Kiesha's suspicious 501 c 3 non-profit organization, the SLV Wildlife & Endangered Species Rescue Center
http://is.gd/cIlpCMand advise them this was NOT a legitimate charity, but a money making enterprise that should be taxed.
Don't Pay to Pray has extensive tips on combating internet fraud
http://is.gd/ekCWZBNative American activists and our friends are encouraged to mirror this video.
Also post this video to forums, blogs and Facebook pages and speak out whenever someone exploits Native spiritual practices for money.
Aim Santa Barbara has a web site giving information about the upcoming protest of Kiesha Crowther in Palm Springs, CA
www.aimsb.orgFacts about Pine Ridge can be found in the online article:
The Arrogance of Ignorance: Hidden Away, Out of Sight and Out of Mind
http://is.gd/eJZNOhYouTube clips of Pine Ridge were from
Images of Pine Ridge Reservation
http://is.gd/kK6KXdand
Pine Ridge Reservation: Waiting for Stimulus Help
http://is.gd/EDISdCAn article exposing Kiesha Crowther's many misrepresentations can be found here:
http://is.gd/27HYFIAlso visit shadowfax1920 channel for information about the Native American perspective on Little Grandmother's activities.
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. " -- Margaret Mead