Ghost Warrior Society
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| Founded | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Canada |
Leader | Crystal Semaganis |
| Website | www |
The Ghost Warrior Society is an organization that investigates suspected cases of Indigenous identity fraud in Canada.[1][2]
Founded in 2022, the Ghost Warrior Society investigates suspected cases of Indigenous identity fraud related to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit claims. The leader of the organization is Crystal Semaganis.[3]
The Society has gained attention for publicly raising allegations of suspected Indigenous identity fraud against individuals.[4][5][6] Semaganis claims they have been threatened with lawsuits over their reporting.[7]
On January 23, 2025, the Art Gallery of Hamilton hosted an event on "Pretendians or Indigenous Fraudsters" attended by Semaganis.[8] In March 2025, Semaganis and other activists planned an event on "Organizational Strategies to Combat Pretendianism" at the Art Gallery of Hamilton. The event was temporarily suspended following controversy.[9]
In May 2025, an academic from Cambrian College went on leave after pretendian claims were brought against them by the society causing the university to investigate.[10]
In July 2025 a lawsuit was filed against Semaganis for engaging in a "relentless libelous campaign against the plaintiffs" resulting in "significant harms to personal and professional reputations, serious psychological harms, loss of income, loss of academic opportunities and loss of business opportunities".[11]