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What forms of payment does this organization accept? Does the organization identify as faith-based?

Hey there! Thanks for writing in! We are a non-profit and can take donations. If you’re interested in making a donation, checks can be made out to: Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (c/o We R Native) 2121 SW Broadway, Suite 300 Portland, OR 97212 Web: http://www.npaihb.org We operate in…

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Topics: Life Tips, 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…

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Topics: Education, Identity, Non-Native Allies

Is there a thing called the shining time in Native American culture?

Hi there and thanks for writing in! Growing up I had never heard of the ‘shining time’ of Native culture. I also couldn’t find anything online. If I were to make a guess, I could make a couple assumptions. I might guess this term (The shining time of Native Americans)…

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Topics: Culture and Language, Identity, Spirituality

What’s the Deal with the COVID Vaccine?

Q: Hey Auntie! So what’s the deal with the COVID vaccine? Yeah, there’s a lot of information out there right now about the COVID-19 vaccine. At the moment, Dec 4th, there are eight different vaccines and four of those are in clinical trials, which means they are now being tested…

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Topics: Life Tips, Physical Health

How do I find out if I got a grant?

Hi there, Thanks for reaching out! First, great job applying for a grant! Applications can be daunting so give yourself a pat on the back. Whether you applied for a grant to help with college expenses, a mini-grant to do a community project, or a grant for your job, good…

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Topics: Identity, Life Tips

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

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Topics: Education, Identity, Non-Native Allies

What are some of the risk factors for young Natives who receive mental health treatment and return home?

Hi there! Thanks for writing in. From the question and email address, I’m guessing you might be looking into some resources for school? I’m happy to help! Here are some things to get you started: check out We R Native’s website and the International Association for Suicide Prevention’s (IASP) or…

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Topics: Identity, Mental Health

Hi Auntie! I’m reconnecting to my mi’gmaq roots, but worry I may not be Native enough!

Hi Auntie! I’m reconnecting to my mi’gmaq roots, but worry I may not be Native enough to do so. I don’t actually know when the last “full blood” ancestor I had was, but I’d guess traditions stopped being passed down about 3-4 generations ago. Read More

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Topics: Culture and Language, Identity

Blood Quantum Test

Hello Auntie, I recently found out I am a little over 50% Yaqui from Sonora and Apache from Southwestern Arizona through a DNA test. I know my great grandmother was full blood Yaqui, however we have no birth records. How would I take a blood quantum test? Read More

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Topics: Culture and Language, Identity

Who is Ray Natrall?

Ray Natraoro Natrall is a Northwest Coast Salish artist. He produces masterful wood carvings learning the art form from his late uncle who carved canoes. Ray has been creating work since roughly 1994 and had several successful art mentors guiding his way. His work embodies different styles of wood carvings…

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Topics: Culture and Language, Identity

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What forms of payment does this organization accept? Does the organization identify as faith-based?

Is making and selling corn husk dolls cultural misrepresentation?

Is there a thing called the shining time in Native American culture?

What’s the Deal with the COVID Vaccine?

How do I find out if I got a grant?

Is “Find Your Tribe” Offensive?

What are some of the risk factors for young Natives who receive mental health treatment and return home?

Hi Auntie! I’m reconnecting to my mi’gmaq roots, but worry I may not be Native enough!

Blood Quantum Test

Who is Ray Natrall?

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