Kris Jenner Slammed By Largest Native American Group As Controversy Grows Over Her ‘Indian Giver’ Comment
Posted on Nov 03, 2011 @ 05:00PM
By Alexis Tereszcuk - Radar Senior Reporter
The backlash against Kris Jenner is exploding over her use of the phrase “Indian giver,” and the largest American Indian and Alaska Native organization in the country has told RadarOnline.com exclusively that her comment “wrong and hurtful.”
“Once again American Indians and Alaska Natives have been misrepresented by a single misinformed statement. Native American people serve in our country’s military at disproportionate rates, are respected business leaders, citizens of the United States, members of Congress, professional athletes, musicians, teachers and active participants in civic life,” Jacqueline Johnson Pata, Executive Director of the National Congress of American Indians, told RadarOnline.com exclusively.
Pata was referring to Jenner’s use of the phrase “Indian giver” on Good Morning America after saying that she hoped her son-in-law Kris Humphries didn’t want the engagement ring he gave her daughter Kim Kardahsian back.
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“The phrase “Indian giving” is wrong and hurtful,” she added. “The cultural values of Native Americans are based on giving unconditionally and empowering those around them. Instead this cultural value is forgotten when negative stereotyping of Native people occurs.
“November is Native American Heritage Month and this moment calls for a reflection on the contributions of America’s first peoples to this great country. There are over 5 million US citizens identified as American Indians or Alaska Natives and 565 federally recognized tribal nations. This November we’re focused on celebrating 1.7 million Native youth under the age of 18 that face many challenges. There are many hopeful solutions and we invite the Jenner and Kardashian family to join with the country in learning more during Native American Heritage Month.”
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As RadarOnline.com previously reported, an organization that serves the Native American community called Kris’s comment “false and hurtful,” as well.
Kris is on a media tour for her new book but is spending time doing damage control from the outrage fans feel against Kim for filing for divorce from Kris after just 72 days.
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Ok, So I will now coin the phrase to my daughter(s), “Don’t marry like a Kardashian!” I hope this takes the place of “Going to the John.”
Posted Sat, 11/05/2011 - 4:18am
Not to be disrespectful to Native Americans, but how can the term currently be racist if no one knows of its past meaning and no one currently uses it in that capacity? Gypped comes from "gypsies" yet people still use the term.
Posted Fri, 11/04/2011 - 5:47pm
I could see keeping the ring had they been married for years..but 72 days..the ring should go back along with all the wedding gifts. Can't believe the 2 didn't have a prenup.
Posted Fri, 11/04/2011 - 11:07am
i see there is someone out there that has sense. i totally agree with you. it didnt work out, give his ring back. i think she is a sweet girl, but has her head in the clouds wanting to fall in love so fast. she has a big heart.
Posted Fri, 11/04/2011 - 11:58am
GIVE ME A FREAKIN BREAK!!!!!! thats just an expression used 4 years! u NEVER here any1 gettin upset when ther phrase "white trash" is used! there r things said like this everyday, little white lie etc. just a reason 4 ppl to fuss about somethin
Posted Fri, 11/04/2011 - 10:19am
Anyone that buys her book is a fool. Give the money to a charity instead.
Posted Fri, 11/04/2011 - 8:13am
Everyone gets a good entertainment out of this family and then the same people complain! Kris just expressed herself naturally. But the so called political correctness did not make this world a better place. Stopping to judge would.
Posted Fri, 11/04/2011 - 7:56am
She reminds me so much of OJ Simpson..she is street smart and hard.... full of herself and her sucesses and knows how to con people..maybe she is getting it back now too..she thinks she is invincible. ..so did OJ..sex and money can be ones undoing.
Posted Fri, 11/04/2011 - 6:50am
That phrase is just as offensive to Native Americans as other words are to other races. It's like a slap
in the face. She said it with a smile & laugh. Advice Chris keep your snotty racist comments off live
TV and get over your self.
Posted Fri, 11/04/2011 - 4:21am
It may well be, but how many non-Native Americans are aware of this? If she was, and used it anyway, then I would agree with you. But I doubt that most non-NAs know the racist connotation of the term. I didn't.
Posted Fri, 11/04/2011 - 5:48pm