Background
He is not an enrolled member of any tribe, yet grew up with both Lakota and Navajo families, the former of which gave him his name when he was 14 or 16. He does not claim tribal membership, but has several Lakota and Navajo family members on his Facebook page that call him "brother." His adoption into and of Native American culture as well as his use of a Native American name have come under scrutiny. He was raised by his white parents and his real name is Doug Wallentine. He later changed his last name to Collins. He participated in the Sand Creek Massacre site location hearings in Montana, Denver, and Washington D.C..
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