“What’s your point?”
The Lapps are Scandinavian aboriginals and could be thought of as European versions of Indians.
Liz’s older relatives were probably unaware of that possibility, so they assumed she had American Indian heritage.
Dude, you’re way too deep into this. Slow down and enjoy the ride. I simply meant that she was faking her way into academics just like liz warren. The actual or claimed heritage/race is irrelevant to my comment.