Can a Native from one tribe move to another?
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Answered by Auntie Manda
I was gifted some jingles for my daughter, she is Ojibwe, but I am not Native. Are there any cultural prohibitions or guidelines that say who should make my daughter a jingle dress? Can I, not Native, make my daughter a jingle dress for Native gatherings?
I was gifted some jingles for my daughter, she is Ojibwe, but I am not Native. Are there any cultural prohibitions or guidelines that say who should make my daughter a jingle dress? Can I, not Native, make my daughter a jingle dress for Native gatherings? If this is for your…
Answered by Auntie Manda
Is it disrespectful for non-Native people to name their children Dakota?
Is it disrespectful for non-Native people to name their children Dakota? People will have different opinions about this one. Being Native means different things to each person. There are 573 federally recognized tribes in the lower 48 states, 223 village communities in Alaska and the Hawaiian Islands; each with its…
Answered by Auntie Manda
I Just Learned I’m Native
Hi Auntie Amanda, my name is Ray I recently did AncestryDNA found out I had 53% Native as I traced back what tribe I was from it was from my mother’s side and we are Lipan Apache from Texas my family gave me what he said is our tribe ID…
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How can I teach myself to bead/sew?
How can I teach myself to bead/sew? I’m glad you’re reaching out and looking for ways to get creative and get in touch with your traditions. Being from the Zuni tribe where we are known for our needlepoint and inlay work and pottery, I don’t know much about beading, so…
Answered by Auntie Manda
Can non native people use sage/cedar for spiritual practices?
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Answered by Uncle Paige
What kinds of tribally made things are acceptable for non-native people to wear or own?
As far as I know for sure, I’m a typical Caucasian American, but I want to be respectful of Native American traditions while still appreciating native art. What kinds of things are acceptable for non-Native people to wear or own that aren’t misrepresenting? Thank you for asking this question! I’ll…
Answered by Auntie Manda
Hi, I’m not sure how to do this but I need help looking for mental guidance.
Hi, I’m not sure how to do this but I need help looking for mental guidance. I have trouble keeping up with everything and I have a huge disconnect with everyone since recently. I want to get help but without my parents knowing please, thank you. Huge kudos for writing…
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I’m 13 is it ok to cuddle with my aunt in the bed
Is it ok to cuddle with my aunt in bed? No. Certainly not in the way that you are implying. You’ll find that many tribes have warnings against this. Like the Zuni Koyemshi, or mud head dancers. Their facial figures are distorted and over exaggerated, as they are the result…
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I have a crush, he’s white and he thinks he’s from the hood. What do I do?
I have a crush, he’s white and he thinks he’s from the hood. What do I do? I guess it all depends on if you dig it, or not. 🙂 Clearly you like him, but perhaps there are some things he does that rubs you the wrong way. You can…
Answered by Uncle Paige