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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I started to learn about my culture last year (ICWA) and one family member told me I carried bad medicine after an argument
I started to learn about my culture last year (ICWA) and one family member told me I carried bad medicine after an argument, they told community that I’m on drugs, I know this is just my side but I know myself. Now I’m ashamed to go to ceremony. What do…
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I’m a Native girl who primarily dates non-Native men.
Dear Auntie. I’m a Native girl primarily dating non-Native men. I still feel impacted by historical trauma. How can I talk to my partners about this cultural divide, if I should? It is challenging to address these complex conversations, but it is important that we have these conversations with everyone…
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Laws that protect indigenous families
I will like to know what are the laws that protect indigenous families all over the Americas? You’ll hear Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) when talking about Indigenous families in North America. This was in response to the separation and sometimes forced removal of Native children from their homes and…
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My white family is disrespectful of native culture. What do I do?
My white family is disrespectful of native culture. What do I do? Not being appreciated for your native heritage can be difficult, especially if it’s coming from your family members who you want to love and respect. There are a couple of things you can do: Educate – if you…
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Indigenous Inclusion
Are Indigenous people from Canada and Central America and South America allowed in Native American spaces? Or is it meant for Indigenous people in the United States? Read More
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I want out of sex trade
Dear Auntie, I want out of the sex trade You are so brave for reaching out. No one deserves to be forced to do things against their will. Your next steps may feel full of uncertainty, but I want you to know that there are caring people out there who…
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White kids don’t get pow wow’s
White kids don’t get pow wow’s, longhouse, and Native funerals. They keep mocking stuff that i have shown that I have made for those events. How do I make them stop? It can be hard when things you hold sacred are mocked or made fun of by others. How do…
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I have a teacher who doesn’t know how to handle depressed kids like myself
Dear Auntie, I have a teacher who does not know how to handle depressed kids like myself. Any tips on how I can teach her? The student schooling the teacher. I love it. For starters, I want to applaud you for advocating for yourself. Not many people are self-aware enough…
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Are there Natives in Alaska?
Dear Auntie, Are there Natives in Alaska? Read More
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