Canadian Singer Buffy Sainte-Marie's Indigenous Heritage Disputed

Investigation reveals conflicting evidence about the singer's claimed Cree Indian origins, sparking controversy and wider discussions on identity.

Buffy Sainte-Marie, a prominent Canadian singer-songwriter, has been accused of falsely claiming Indigenous heritage.
Sainte-Marie has long claimed to be a Cree Indian born in Canada and adopted by an American couple, but a recent investigation by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) found her birth certificate which states she was born in the U.S. to parents of Italian and English ancestry.
Several family members have publicly stated that Sainte-Marie is not Indigenous.
Sainte-Marie has defended her heritage, stating she is a proud member of the Native community with deep roots in Canada.
The controversy has sparked a wider discussion about identity and heritage.