"We are encouraged by this dialogue and understanding that being a Cherokee Nation tribal citizen is rooted in centuries of culture and laws not through DNA tests," Cherokee Nation Executive Director of Communications Julie Hubbard told Tulsa World. "We are encouraged by her action and hope that the slurs and mockery of tribal citizens and Indian history and heritage will now come to an end."
Hubbard did not reveal the contents of the letter Warren sent.
In October 2018, Warren published the results of a DNA test which showed she might be 1/1024th Native American. She used this as "proof" she is Cherokee. She's actually a white woman, which we've known all along.
A reminder of the catastrophe: