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How do I deal with having to start at a new school?

It’s never easy going to a new school. There are so many variables, and enough anxiety to drive a buffalo off a cliff. That’s okay! I always believe in acknowledging the uncomfortable so we can create room to grow and strengthen ourselves. I have a few tips for helping the…

Answered by Uncle Paige

Topics: Education, Life Tips

Hi I’m not Native but I want to start an ecovillage and I want to learn the ways natives have lived with nature. The farming, the building, the hunting, the cooking, everything lifestyle so I can live the best way possible

Hey there! There are some good writings on Traditional Ecological Knowledge, I particularly like the works of Raymond Pierotti and Daniel Wildcat, especially Red Alert!.. There is another Indigenous Devon Pena, who works around Indigenous food sovereignty. I would suggest you reach out respectfully to the Indigenous people in is…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Education, Identity, Non-Native Allies

why do people say native americans took the land from the british when its the oppsite way around?

Hey there! Thanks for writing in. It sounds like this might be a small circle of folks that you’re around. This isn’t a general opinion that I have ever heard and I asked around a bit. What it sounds like, is perhaps there might be a couple folks you’re around…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Education, Identity, Non-Native Allies

How do I deal with having to start at a new school?

Answered by Uncle Paige

Topics: Education, Life Tips

Hi! I’m a biracial child (African American & Irish) that was inspired by a past teacher to learn about fancy shawl dancers. I’m an aspiring artist as well, I love drawing the shawls that I’ve seen in past powwows. Is that okay for me to do being non-native?

I’m glad you asked this question, Auntie and Uncle asked me as a Diné artist to respond to your question. Please continue to take these precautions and ask these questions, as an artist interested in another culture’s traditional art work. Good to hear that you have respect for other Native…

Answered by Cousin Corey

Topics: Education, Identity, Non-Native Allies

Is making and selling corn husk dolls cultural misrepresentation?

Thank you for posing this question. This a tough question to answer directly and needs a nuanced understanding, as many people have different thoughts and beliefs about what is appropriation vs appreciation of Native culture, especially when it comes to the creation of cultural items without the traditional passage of…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Education, Identity, Non-Native Allies

Is “Find Your Tribe” Offensive?

A teen recently told me that using the phrase “find your tribe” or using the word “tribe” is offensive to Native Americans. I wanted to ask a reliable source if this is true or is simply an opinion. What are your thoughts? Read More

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Education, Identity, Non-Native Allies

Hi Auntie! How do I be a good ally if I can’t march in a protest?

Hi Auntie! I’ve been wanting to get involved with showing my support for BLM and protest, but I don’t know how to get started. And my cousins on the rez want to support too, but can’t get to any protests. What should we do? Read More

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Activism, Education, Identity, Non-Native Allies

Hi Auntie, I want to wear to keep the traditions of my family alive, but I was told I was too white!

Hi Auntie, my grandma’s family is Choctaw and honoring ancestors is important to us. I want to wear their regalia to keep the traditions of my family alive. However, I was told because I’m White and too removed, that I can’t. What are your thoughts? Read More

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Culture and Language, Education, Identity, Non-Native Allies

Is It Okay to Purchase a Navajo Style Rug from Outside the Tribe?

Hi Auntie, I’m drawn to Navajo style rugs and blankets. I love the symbolism like the diamond, which I understand may represent the four corners of the Dinetah. Is it okay to purchase a design like this from a non-tribal person? Read More

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Education, Identity, Non-Native Allies

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How do I deal with having to start at a new school?

Hi I’m not Native but I want to start an ecovillage and I want to learn the ways natives have lived with nature. The farming, the building, the hunting, the cooking, everything lifestyle so I can live the best way possible

why do people say native americans took the land from the british when its the oppsite way around?

How do I deal with having to start at a new school?

Hi! I’m a biracial child (African American & Irish) that was inspired by a past teacher to learn about fancy shawl dancers. I’m an aspiring artist as well, I love drawing the shawls that I’ve seen in past powwows. Is that okay for me to do being non-native?

Is making and selling corn husk dolls cultural misrepresentation?

Is “Find Your Tribe” Offensive?

Hi Auntie! How do I be a good ally if I can’t march in a protest?

Hi Auntie, I want to wear to keep the traditions of my family alive, but I was told I was too white!

Is It Okay to Purchase a Navajo Style Rug from Outside the Tribe?

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