A man at the centre of the $4.4-trillion lawsuit seeking Mohawk control of Six Nations was shocked to find his family named as plaintiffs.
Trevor Miller says he, his mother and sister are not suing anyone.
Miller's lawyer Justin Griffin filed the notice of action on behalf of "stewards of the Haldimand Treaty" in Superior Court in Brantford, Feb. 12.
Miller says they discussed nothing more with Griffin than seeking an injunction to halt negotiations over the Caledonia land dispute until more Mohawk representatives are included.
Griffin would not comment on his client's position.
"I can only say it is interesting he should say this."
Griffin said the lawsuit has stirred "intense anger" on Six Nations and some of the plaintiffs have been threatened.
Miller said this hasn't happened to him.
The "stewards" say they will sue the Haudenosaunee Six Nations Confederacy, five other native tribes and individuals on the reserve for $4.4 trillion, plus another $3 trillion in damages, accusing the defendants of undermining Mohawk authority over land given to them by the Crown after the American Revolution.
Miller, facing charges from an incident at the site in June 2006, argues Canadian courts have no jurisdiction over natives. Yesterday, he said he fears his "fame" is being used for a cause he supports but does not wish to sue over.
He believes filing a notice to sue other natives in Canadian courts undermines his stand and could make his supporters believe he's "in it for the money" and makes him look ridiculous.
"It is not about money, it is about who speaks for Six Nations."
Miller said he is also concerned about the image of natives squabbling with natives the suit projects to Canadians and could damage land claims.