What Do You Mean "We", Kemosabe?

The Keetoowah band of Cherokee Indians would kindly like to set the record straight in regards to the Indianness of Colorado Professor and Professional Indian Ward Churchill: He's a fraud:

All of Churchill's past, present and future claims or assertions of Keetoowah 'enrollment' written or spoken, including but not limited to; biographies, curriculum vitae, lectures, applications for employment, or any other reference not listed herein are deemed fraudulent by the United Keetoowah Band, and should be respected by all media, government and private institutions to be so.

Furthermore: He makes them sick:

The United Keetoowah Band has no association with Churchill in any capacity whatsoever and considers his comments offensive. His remarks in no way reflect the true compassion for the victims of the World Trade Center and their families that is felt by the United Keetoowah band of Cherokee Indians.

Gig's up, Paleface.

(Via Lucianne.)

UPDATE:
Ward Churchill says the Keetoowah Indians speak with a forked tongue and all that's necessary to be an Indian is to "self-identify" as one. He states he's been an Indian since 6th grade.

I know exactly how he feels because I too have jumped off of high places while yelling "Geronimo!", worn mocassins, braided my hair, and made war-whoops.

If that's all it takes, we should do ourselves a favor and get in touch with our inner-Indian when filling out applications for college, financial aid, and employment. It would definitely be worth our while.