Ghost Warrior Society

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Ghost Warrior Society
Founded2022
HeadquartersCanada
Leader
Michelle Christine Cameron (also known as Crystal Semaganis)
Website www.ghostwarriorsociety.com

The Ghost Warrior Society is an organization that investigates suspected cases of Indigenous identity fraud in Canada. [1] [2]

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Founded in 2022, the Ghost Warrior Society (Ghost Warriors are investigates suspected cases of Indigenous identity fraud related to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit claims. The leader of the organization is Michelle Christine Cameron (also known as Crystal Semaganis). [3]

The Society has gained attention for publicly raising allegations of suspected Indigenous identity fraud against individuals. [4] [5] [6] Semaganis claims they have been threatened with lawsuits over their reporting. [7]

On January 23, 2025, the Art Gallery of Hamilton hosted an event on "Pretendians or Indigenous Fraudsters" attended by Cameron. [8] In March 2025, Semaganis and other activists planned an event on "Organizational Strategies to Combat Pretendianism" at the Art Gallery of Hamilton. The event was temporarily suspended following controversy. [9]

In May 2025, an academic from Cambrian College went on leave after pretendian claims were brought against them by the society causing the university to investigate. [10]

In July 2025 a lawsuit was filed against Semaganis for engaging in a "relentless libelous campaign against the plaintiffs" resulting in "significant harms to personal and professional reputations, serious psychological harms, loss of income, loss of academic opportunities and loss of business opportunities". [11]

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References

  1. ↑ "How one nursing company tapped into Ottawa's Indigenous businesses program, despite not being Indigenous". The Globe and Mail. The Globe and Mail. October 28, 2024. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Can You Be Sued for Saying Someone Isn't Indigenous?". The Walrus. June 23, 2025. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Ms. Crystal Semaganis (Leader, Ghost Warrior Society) at the Indigenous and Northern Affairs Committee". OpenParliament.ca. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Cambrian College prof's claims of Indigenous heritage questioned". Sudbury.com. May 16, 2025. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
  5. ↑ Papineau, Chelsea (May 17, 2025). "Northern Ontario college employee accused of Indigenous identity fraud". CTVNews. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
  6. ↑ "'Fluff job' or 'vindication'? New MNO report draws mixed reactions". OrilliaMatters.com. April 7, 2025. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Can You Be Sued for Saying Someone Isn't Indigenous? | The Walrus". June 23, 2025. Retrieved August 15, 2025.
  8. ↑ "'Troubling' Pretendian speaker series stirs up local MNO member". OrilliaMatters.com. January 7, 2025. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
  9. ↑ "'Pretendians, cultural appropriation' focus of upcoming panel". OrilliaMatters.com. March 19, 2025. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
  10. ↑ Keown, Mary Katherine (May 21, 2025). "Senior official on leave as Cambrian investigates Indigenous identity". Sudbury Star.
  11. ↑ Passafiume, Alessia (August 29, 2025). "Woman being sued for calling four others 'pretendians' says she's protecting identity". CBC News. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
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