Andrea Smith's Influence On Native American Culture

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Pretending to be something you’re not is never a good thing. The pretenders aren’t being true to themselves, and the culture that they’re pretending to be a part of is not being portrayed in an authentic light. The culture is suffering due to the person, not really knowing or belonging to the lifestyle and culture of the heritage. Andrea Smith is a woman who claiming to be a part of the Cherokee tribe. There were many people supporting Smith, even though it has been proven that she doesn’t have any relation to Native Americans. I don’t understand how someone could have supporters for something that they’re not a part of. It’s like me saying I’m a bird, and having people confirm that I’m a bird. When it’s proven that I’m not a bird. It’s