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Kiesha Crowther (b. 1978), aka ''Little Grandmother'' is an artist and poet from Sanford, Colorado<ref>http://www.artwanted.com/artist.cfm?ArtID=22948&Tab=Bio</ref> who claims to be of Native American descent<ref>http://www.littlegrandmother.net</ref>. Her website states she was initiated as shaman at the age of 30 by a Native American elder and that she is a Wisdom Keeper of the ''tribe of many colors''. However, the details of this story change over time and are adapted to what is exposed<ref>http://www.newagefraud.org/smf/index.php?topic=2871.780</ref>. She also performs indigenous ceremonies for cash for a mostly white and European audience, which is similar to asking money for a mass. Further, she engages in the [[2012]] hype and other New-Age esoterics. Background checks revealed neither she nor any of her ancestors are known in the Salish community where she claims to have her roots. She even suggests in one video that she is the reincarnated White Buffalo Calf Woman of Lakota spirituality, a claim sure to outrage the Lakota nation who hold the prophecy sacred.

'''Kiesha Crowther''' (b. 1978) aka ''Little Grandmother'' is an artist and poet from Sanford, Colorado<ref>http://www.artwanted.com/artist.cfm?ArtID=22948&Tab=Bio</ref> who claims to be of Native American descent<ref>http://www.littlegrandmother.net</ref>. Her website states she was initiated as shaman at the age of 30 by a Native American elder and that she is a Wisdom Keeper of the ''tribe of many colors''. However, the details of this story change over time and are adapted to what is exposed<ref>http://www.newagefraud.org/smf/index.php?topic=2871.780</ref>. She also performs indigenous ceremonies for cash for a mostly white and European audience, which is similar to asking money for a mass. Further, she engages in the [[2012]] hype and other New-Age esoterics. Background checks revealed neither she nor any of her ancestors are known in the Salish community where she claims to have her roots. She even suggests in one video that she is the reincarnated White Buffalo Calf Woman of Lakota spirituality, a claim sure to outrage the Lakota nation who hold the prophecy sacred.

Her actions and claims are not welcome to the Native American community. The Salish Elders issued a statement as follows:

Her actions and claims are not welcome to the Native American community. The Salish Elders issued a statement as follows:

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As a poet, Mrs. Crowther claims to have been awarded the title of Poet of the Year in 2003, 2004, and 2005 in separate cities. The “awards” are given out by the International Society of Poets, a pay to publish outfit that will include you in vanity editions for twenty five dollars each.

As a poet, Mrs. Crowther claims to have been awarded the title of Poet of the Year in 2003, 2004, and 2005 in separate cities. The “awards” are given out by the International Society of Poets, a pay to publish outfit that will include you in vanity editions for twenty five dollars each.

Further, her website claims she has a veterinary degree. However, this degree comes from an online [[Diploma mill]].<ref>http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/yourict/113392914.html</ref><ref>http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2011/01/11/18668858.php</ref>

Further, her website claims she has a veterinary degree. However, this degree comes from an online [[Diploma mill|diploma mill]].<ref>http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/yourict/113392914.html</ref><ref>http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2011/01/11/18668858.php</ref>

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