Can you tell me more about the spider woman legend?
Can you tell me more about the spider woman legend? Read More
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Native Prayer
Hello Auntie, call me E. I am a convert to Judaism, but have become fascinated by native cultures and beliefs. My question is if and when a native “prays” to something other than the creator, does that constitute an act of worship? Thank you. Read More
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Why would the spirits of Native Americans visit me every night as a child? Every night before my parents moved us they came from my closet and would surround my bed and touch my ears or my mouth. They looked as real to me as my parents. Why???
Wow, how cool! Well, I can’t speak to your experience, only you can do this. What I can say, is that as Indigenous people, we believe that all things both inanimate and alive hold a life force or energy, especially the land we occupy. It is said that when we…
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Burial Grounds on Campus
Hello. At my college there is Native American Burial Ground Hills. I’m simply wondering if it’s considered disrespectful to stand or sit on the hills or relax. I haven’t done it because I’m worried about if it’s distasteful or not. Read More
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hi im ojibwe and im asking what is my native name for fast lightning
Hi there! Well, I would definitely check with an elder for this one because this may depend on what clan of Ojibwe you’re from, but I’m not sure. You can do a simple internet search, but I can’t verify whether that is correct or not. I would start by doing…
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if i’m half ute and native american, do i get tribal money?
Hey there. Well, there are a couple things to keep in mind. First thing, you’ll need to register with your tribe. Second thing, not all tribes and tribal members receive dividends or revenues. So if you haven’t already registered with your tribe you’ll need to do that. Just Google your…
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Dear Auntie, My family is falling apart due to the death of a baby in our family…
Dear Auntie, My family is falling apart due to the death of a baby in our family… Read More
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My dad is native (Ojibwe) but he’s not on my birth certificate so I have no proof of my ancestry. How can I prove that I’m half Ojibwe and not just Irish?
What an amazing gift that you have such a great lead. Keep asking questions of your family to see what else you can pull up, like names and location. This will be helpful in your next steps. Next thing is to check with your tribes enrollment department, as every tribe…
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Sage and the Moon Cycle
hey auntie i have been wondering when im in a group circle sage gets passed and the women get told if we are on our periods just pass the sage so does that mean i cant use sage in general on my moon cycle or just the sage thats being…
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I wanted to cleanse my house so, my daughter bought me white sage and an abalone shell, I did not have a feather but when I went out to my truck the next day or two, there was a feather laying on the ground by my truck. I have no idea what kind of feather
How cool! It might be easiest to get online and search for local birds in your area to identify which bird it came from. Feathers and the types of feathers used by tribes can have variations in their meanings from tribe to tribe. Generally speaking, feathers like eagle feathers are…
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