Dr. Joely Proudfit. Photo: California State University San Marcos A prominent tribe with powerful connections has taken the unusual step of denouncing an educator and scholar who has long identified herself as a descendant of the community. In an August 15 statement that was first shared on social media, leaders of the Pechanga Band of Indians said Dr. Joely Proudfit lacks ties to their tribe, based in southern California. The wording in the document leaves no doubt about the tribal council’s stance. “For the record, Joely De La Torre Proudfit is not an enrolled member at Pechanga, has never been enrolled at Pechanga, and has never been recognized as a member of the Pechanga Band of Indians,” the statement on official tribal letterhead reads.
(1 of 3) "Joely Proudfit is not an enrolled member at Pechanga, has never been enrolled at Pechanga, and has never been recognized as a member of the Pechanga Band of Indians." – Pechanga TC. @nativeprof @jfkeeler @indianz @THR @CSUSM @indiancountry pic.twitter.com/SrB52Cqyer
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But the statement goes even further. According to the tribal council, Proudfit is not a “descendent” of the Pechanga Band either — a direct refutation of the claim she has long made as she has risen to notable positions in education, politics and, more recently, film and television. “When questioned by those outside of our tribal community, Ms. Proudfit claims she is eligible for enrollment but due to Pechanga’s...
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