What a gracious and sincere commencement speech! Dr. Buffy has been an awesome singer/songwriter/human rights activist/anti-war campaigner/educationist… now, as she resides in her senior years, a wisdom teacher too. She certainly hasn't wasted her life!
i have lived much of my adult life in Asia, she reminds me of my East Asian friends.................there is somehow a link between the first nations people and the Tibetans, they very much have the same spirit and it is like a family reunion when Tibetans and first nations native Americans meet. by the way, they both have very beautiful music that reflects the lands in which they live.
You might want to re-examine why you worshipped her. She clearly had no musical talent, often singing off key and with an intolerable goat vibrato. Also in every speech and interview all she does is gloat and brag endlessly about herself. What did you see in all that? And in this video she pretends once again that she has been adopted!
Like my beautiful sisters Buffy sainte-marie. Your inspirational congratulations thank you. Your endurance to continue to teach each and every one at you touch learning each every day is beautiful day. Haý hìý
Drum music touched Buffy's soul & she naturally danced. Beautiful!! I heard just one person clapping along with her song. 🤨 Loved her message to graduates!
Someone who dies their hair black and wears redface for 60 years is not the best role model to follow. Unless you are trying to become a Grandiose NPD pathological liar?
The how according to her son (on October 4th 2020 Tamara Ikenberg's fb page) was "colored her hair dark as possible and wore dark makeup kinda like rachel doezal the lady"....."not that big of a lie"... and the why in the same post was because ."big nosed italian girls were not popular in the 50s but say its because you’re an indian"......."It was kind of a gimmick that became a fad and then a formula".... "it only worked for my mom because of the indian identity". I would say that he is a very reputable source seeing as he would have been watching her dye her hair once a month since he was born. Kids ask questions.
In regards to "Truth" I must ask. "Who is ""Love Sainte Marie Mason"" I will Scoff any claims of being truthful on Buffy's part until this question is answered by her.
I'm sorry, I cannot believe he said "Indian, and that they still do exist." Unbelievably racist and out-of-touch. This is not only disrespectful to St. Marie's Indigenous heritage as a Cree, but also to those from India where from whom there ethnic identity is founded. There is a lot of work that needs to be done at UBC.
Well it's a strange thing, because I've seen Buffy refer to herself as an Indian, and I've heard other Native Americans call themselves Indians too, and not in a casual way but during talks or when they are addressing crowds or in interviews. So I think it's complicated in terms of when it is or isn't appropriate to use that term. Perhaps sometimes it brings a realness to what is being discussed, because it's a raw term that brings with it a history and is able to illicit strong emotions and collective memory....idk, I'm just speculating, I'm not Native American.
@@GiantOctopus0101You're right. Many Indians DO say "Indian" when referring to more than one tribe. It's NOT a slur. Of course some prefer "Native American" or "Indigenous" or "First Nations", but all of these are considered respectful by the vast majority of people of all tribes. ❤
Beautiful! Since 1967-68 at UMASS/Amherst Buffy has provided truth in a world in desperate need of truth!
Truth 😆😆😆?
Congratulations Dr. Buffy St. Marie...you are an inspiration for all people for many generations. Much love and respect. ♡
What a gracious and sincere commencement speech! Dr. Buffy has been an awesome singer/songwriter/human rights activist/anti-war campaigner/educationist… now, as she resides in her senior years, a wisdom teacher too. She certainly hasn't wasted her life!
Joan Baaz
You might want to look into rescinding this honorary degree, UBC Vancouver.
Yes, take it back. She's a lier
It's so heartbreaking and infuriating 😞🤦🏾♀️
CONGRATULATIONS DR. BUFFY SAINTE-MARIE.
Buffy Sainte-Marie is my idol. She helps me see clearer and live with passion and purpose. I love her.
Ditto
Thank U
Thanks, for all, ask for more. Congratulations, Dr.Buffy Sant-Marie
"Today you have adopted me into your family thank you" OMG she thinks this was an adoption too!
i have lived much of my adult life in Asia, she reminds me of my East Asian friends.................there is somehow a link between the first nations people and the Tibetans, they very much have the same spirit and it is like a family reunion when Tibetans and first nations native Americans meet. by the way, they both have very beautiful music that reflects the lands in which they live.
WOW! Best commencement speech. Love her energy, words and sentiment.
You GO, Buffy dear. Always superior! Excellent choice, UBC
I think you meant "superior- ity complex!
Thank you / Beauty, Dignity, Serenity / I bow to you.
Buffy is a hero to many people she's been my hero for 50 years
You might want to re-examine why you worshipped her. She clearly had no musical talent, often singing off key and with an intolerable goat vibrato. Also in every speech and interview all she does is gloat and brag endlessly about herself. What did you see in all that? And in this video she pretends once again that she has been adopted!
Like my beautiful sisters Buffy sainte-marie. Your inspirational congratulations thank you.
Your endurance to continue to teach each and every one at you touch learning each every day is beautiful day.
Haý hìý
Drum music touched Buffy's soul & she naturally danced. Beautiful!! I heard just one person clapping along with her song. 🤨 Loved her message to graduates!
Buffys soul? I think she sold it to the devil 60 years ago.
Who are the two scholarship recipients that went on to found tribal colleges or was that a fib too?
She is a great role model.
Someone who dies their hair black and wears redface for 60 years is not the best role model to follow. Unless you are trying to become a Grandiose NPD pathological liar?
Yes she is for con artists.
Congratulations Dr. Sainte-Marie!
I think we should give general Sitting Bull an honorary degree from West point cuz he beat general Custer.
Congratulations once again!
This clip is so humiliating for we Canadians who believed her lies. How could she?
The how according to her son (on October 4th 2020 Tamara Ikenberg's fb page) was "colored her hair dark as possible and wore dark makeup kinda like rachel doezal the lady"....."not that big of a lie"... and the why in the same post was because ."big nosed italian girls were not popular in the 50s but say its because you’re an indian"......."It was kind of a gimmick that became a fad and then a formula".... "it only worked for my mom because of the indian identity". I would say that he is a very reputable source seeing as he would have been watching her dye her hair once a month since he was born. Kids ask questions.
Merci infiniment.
Well, she lied and is not native. Take it back.
Take it back !!
Bravo!
Joan Baaz Dixey down
In regards to "Truth" I must ask. "Who is ""Love Sainte Marie Mason"" I will Scoff any claims of being truthful on Buffy's part until this question is answered by her.
What are u talking about
You're a looney
Thank U
She was not born on the res in Canada she's American with Italian ancestry.
It is somewhat disturbing that 75% of the graduates do not acknowledge her degree and lay placid.
Maybe they saw through the facade? Maybe her make-up was peeling off and they saw her true colour...?
She must have loved all that recognition. Too bad she couldn’t have helped the indigenous peoples as an ally instead of as imposter.
Les Bourreaux...
I'm sorry, I cannot believe he said "Indian, and that they still do exist." Unbelievably racist and out-of-touch. This is not only disrespectful to St. Marie's Indigenous heritage as a Cree, but also to those from India where from whom there ethnic identity is founded. There is a lot of work that needs to be done at UBC.
Well it's a strange thing, because I've seen Buffy refer to herself as an Indian, and I've heard other Native Americans call themselves Indians too, and not in a casual way but during talks or when they are addressing crowds or in interviews. So I think it's complicated in terms of when it is or isn't appropriate to use that term. Perhaps sometimes it brings a realness to what is being discussed, because it's a raw term that brings with it a history and is able to illicit strong emotions and collective memory....idk, I'm just speculating, I'm not Native American.
@@GiantOctopus0101You're right. Many Indians DO say "Indian" when referring to more than one tribe. It's NOT a slur. Of course some prefer "Native American" or "Indigenous" or "First Nations", but all of these are considered respectful by the vast majority of people of all tribes. ❤
Fake.