Hi Auntie! I’m the only Native at my school!
Hi auntie, I’m the only Native at my school. I want to be able to go into the native studies class and answer their questions (like a speaker). How do I go about this? Read More
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How can I become a Superhero?
How can I become a Superhero? What a wonderful question. We can all be superhero’s and there are some real superheroes walking among us every day. To be a good superhero you need: Courage. Courage and bravery leap to mind first when we think of heroism. … Selflessness. True leaders…
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Do Native Americans have different accents when they speak English?
Do Native Americans have different accents when they speak English depending on the region or tribe they come from? Or do Native Americans all have a similar “accent” when speaking English? Read More
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One thing about Native Spirituality
If you could tell the world one thing about Native Spirituality what would you tell them? Spirituality is personal. We all connect to our beliefs and traditions uniquely. However you chose to do, is the right way for you. Keep on, keeping on, Auntie Manda
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My grandpa was adopted out. I’ve had a hard time understanding my own identity.
Hello! I have a question about identity – my great-grandmother (who I grew up close to until she passed away when I was 13) is Algonquin Anishinabe from Timiskaming FN, and my grandpa was adopted out. I’ve had a hard time understanding my own identity. You are not alone, many…
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My son shows up 14% Native American
My son shows up 14% Native American on the largest DNA test kit. I am trying to prove roots of active American. His “Mexican” dad and grandparents, great grandparents and great great grandparents came from the part of Mexico. Just below AZ. Can you give advice? Thank you for your…
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Are you not supposed to buy sage?
Are you not supposed to buy sage? Is it supposed to be given to you? Read More
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My father recently told me that our family has Comanche ancestors. Where to turn to find out the truth?
My father recently told me that our family has Comanche ancestors. I’m anxious to find put if this is true so I can explore my heritage more closely. Do you have any suggestions on where to turn to find out the truth? Thank you for reaching out. We get this…
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If my great grandmother was full blooded Choctaw, what would I be?
If my great grandmother was full blooded Choctaw, what would I be? The question of blood (Blood quantum) comes up frequently and is a complicated question. Blood Quantum was developed by the federal government to define qualification by ancestry to who is Native American. This form of identity is not…
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How do I reconnect?
As someone removed from a culture, language, community, how can I reconnect from generations removed from Indigenous identity? Read More
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