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Hi Auntie, should I use sage gifted by a non-Native person?

Hi Auntie, Thank you. I am a non-Native person & been gifted white sage grown by a white friend. I’ve heard not to buy or use it. I want to honor these wishes. Should I stop using the plant I was gifted? Is there a way to give reparations for…

Answered by Auntie Manda

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

How can I find my ancestors clan? I have her name but not her maiden name and I called the Mescalero Apache office. They said all parents have to be registered. My grandma is the only one who would qualify under blood quantum, and her mom is 1/2 MA.

Hi there! Well, there’s no time like the present to start uncovering more about where you come from. It seems like talking to your grandma (if you haven’t already) would be a great place to start.By asking her simple questions like, “Can you tell me what names you mom used,…

Answered by Auntie Manda

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

I’ve been having this repeated dream about a mountain lion which attacks me by a river but I fight it off the it turns into a wolf and it almost drowns but I save it. What does this mean!

I’ve been having this repeated dream about a mountain lion which attacks me by a river but I fight it off the it turns into a wolf and it almost drowns but I save it. What does this mean! Hi Montrey! Dreams are such a fascinating story to tap into.…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Culture and Language, Identity, Spirituality

I was wondering if we could speak privately about something I think I did to upset old land

If you think you did something to upset the land, you probably have a good sense of what it is that you did and you probably had that sense while you were doing it. Think about what you could do to make things right. Perhaps that’s going to the place…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Culture and Language, Identity, Spirituality

I know opinion can vary, but do you think it is ok for white people to wear feathers in their hair? Not eagle feathers, since those have special significance, but ones like robin or chickadee that you find on the ground.

You’re right in saying there are lots of varied opinions on the topic of wearing feathers, especially because feathers like eagle feathers are considered sacred because of the relationship and proximity that eagles have with the heavens and the Creator. It’s a symbol of our connection with the above. However,…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Culture and Language, Identity

Is the name “sk-nwalker” disrespectful?

Can I use the name “sk-nwalker” on a podcast where that creature is a villain in the book I’m covering? Or is that disrespectful and I should call it by another name? Read More

Answered by Auntie Manda

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

Who wrote the “Ojibwa dream catcher legend” on wernative.org?

Hi there and thanks for the question! This particular description came from a high school sexual health curriculum called Native STAND. Within this curriculum there is an activity that was built around this description to foster trust and cooperation and promote a sense of belonging and team spirit among youth…

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

How Do I Be a Good Stepmother?

Hi Auntie, how do I be a good stepmother to a 5 year old boy? Read More

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Education, Identity, Non-Native Allies

What type of services do you provide for sexually assaulted victims?

What type of services do you provide for sexually assaulted victims? Thank you so much for reaching out! Sexual assault is a complicated issue that can bring about all sorts of different emotions and reactions, including feelings of being ashamed, guilty, and confused. So, THANK YOU for reaching out! There…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Mental Health, Relationships, Sexual Health

My child is thinking about suicide

The holiday season can be really hard for people. If you or a loved one are thinking about suicide there are resources that are available for you. Talk to a trusted adult like your school counselor, teacher, or family member. When someone has suicidal thoughts, it is an emergency! You…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Identity, Mental Health, Non-Native Allies

MORE FROM YOUR RELATIVES

Hi Auntie, should I use sage gifted by a non-Native person?

How can I find my ancestors clan? I have her name but not her maiden name and I called the Mescalero Apache office. They said all parents have to be registered. My grandma is the only one who would qualify under blood quantum, and her mom is 1/2 MA.

I’ve been having this repeated dream about a mountain lion which attacks me by a river but I fight it off the it turns into a wolf and it almost drowns but I save it. What does this mean!

I was wondering if we could speak privately about something I think I did to upset old land

I know opinion can vary, but do you think it is ok for white people to wear feathers in their hair? Not eagle feathers, since those have special significance, but ones like robin or chickadee that you find on the ground.

Is the name “sk-nwalker” disrespectful?

Who wrote the “Ojibwa dream catcher legend” on wernative.org?

How Do I Be a Good Stepmother?

What type of services do you provide for sexually assaulted victims?

My child is thinking about suicide

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