Staying Up to Date on COVID
Hey Auntie, I’m trying to stay up to date on all this COVID stuff, but I feel like I’m getting mixed messages. What do I need to know and what should I be doing? Read More
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How do you celebrate July 4th?
Hi there! This is a good question! I first want to say that it’s okay to celebrate any US holiday however you choose to. It’s also okay if you want to boycott or redefine the holiday by reflecting on how the holiday might look through an Indigenous lens. For example,…
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Hi! I have a friend who has learned beadwork from an elder in our community. She has started selling her own work, and while it’s not all indigenous designs and symbols, she’s making a profit off of it all. She’s 100% white. Should I call her out?
Hi Emma! By asking this question I can see that you have some concerns. Listen to your gut…and let’s talk it through. From a design standpoint, Indigenous designs are the bomb. However, what is missing when non-Natives replicate traditional designs is that they are likely to not be taught in…
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Hey Auntie, my brother andI have been arguing about washing our masks every time after we go grocery shopping. I don’t think it needs it every time, but my brother does. Who’s right?
Well, first good on you for wearing your masks when you’re out. Sorry, but your brother is right on this one. You should treat your mask like a biohazard: Don’t let it touch anything, especially things like the kitchen counter or coffee table Put your cloth mask in the washer,…
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Can I enroll with the tribe without my father’s permission?
Can I enroll with the tribe without my father’s permission? Read More
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I’m sure you’ve been hearing about the coronavirus?
Hey there! I’m sure you’ve been hearing about the coronavirus nonstop. I just wanted to break things down very simply for you. We know the virus is spread from being in close contact with someone who is infected from their coughs or sneezes. To keep yourself healthy: Wash your hands…
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Can I own something Native American related if I am white?
Can I own something Native American related if I am white? Read More
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I manage a shop that rents costumes, and I found two costume headdresses in our rental inventory. I pulled them and finally convinced the powers that be that we cannot rent these. Is there a respectful way to destroy these headdresses?
Hey! Thanks for you support! First, know there is a team of people behind you who are working on this same issue. We’ve got your back and together we can make a difference! As strongly as I can say this, ‘There is no circumstance where dressing up like someone from…
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I have an English final coming up and for it we have to write a speech about social justice issues today. I want to do something on native Americans but have no idea where to start. Any tips??
Hey Sydney! This is something I would like to read. Send it over when you’re done. With any good writing, it’s good to have a thesis, or a main topic. You’ll have to do a little searching to narrow down this very broad topic, as there is a very long…
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