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United States Returns Sacred Land to Indians
1996 report about how a marijuana grower's land was seized and then eventually returned to the Karuk.

War Against Exploiters of Lakota Spirituality
Declaration from tribal elders, reprinted from an undated handbill.

New Age (and Other) Ripoff Sites
Listing of sites that are clearly using Native American imagery, spiritual symbols and "noble savage" stereotypes for profit

Indian Burial Grounds Action Group
Dedicated to issues relevant to Indian Burial Grounds and their protection.

Catlodge Chatroom
Discussion board for the 'outing' of twinkies and New Age rent-a-shamans.

Pseudo Native American Tarot Decks
Article by a tarotist about the problems inherent in inauthentic American-Indian themed tarot cards. With pictures.

Selling American Indian Spirituality: Cheating Us, Cheating Them
Essay on the recent commercialism of American Indian spiritual tradition, by Pte Cante Winyan.

Spiritual Commodification and Misappropriation
Essay on Native American beliefs about religious exploitation, with quotes from many prominent American Indians.

Plastic Shaman New Age Frauds
Bulletin from an American Indian activist site detailing the warning signs of a fake/exploitative Native American 'religion'.

Planet Twinkie's Home Page
This is a fun site for Native Americans to expose those who sell their spirituality for profit.


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