Defence filed in Yukon Supreme Court Indigenous identity fraud case

A First Nations woman denies defaming four women by accusing them of falsely claiming Indigenous identity. Crystal Semaganis filed a defense in Yukon Supreme Court, disputing the allegations and claiming her statements were fair comment. The four women are seeking over $500,000 in damages. The lawsuit, filed in July 2025, stems from Semaganis's social media campaign questioning the women's Indigenous heritage. Semaganis claims she verified her assertions through family inquiries.