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CBC newsmagazine The Fifth Estate has aired its Buffy Sainte-Marie exposé. The hourlong documentary episode, presented by senior investigative reporter Geoff Leo, alleges that the singer-songwriter – considered the first Indigenous winner of an Academy Award – has been fraudulently posing as Native throughout her 60-year career. While the specifics about Sainte-Marie’s background varied as …
The CBC has revealed the results of its investigation into Buffy Sainte-Marie's heritage and alleges that she has falsely been claiming to be Native.
A new investigation by Canadian broadcaster CBC has questioned her claims of indigenous ancestry.
A new investigation by Canadian broadcaster CBC has questioned her claims of indigenous ancestry.
A new investigation by Canadian broadcaster CBC has questioned her claims of indigenous ancestry.