Traditional sports and games can form the backbone of a community, and further community spirit, bring peoples together and instill a sense of pride. And they’re also fun. Check out one of the oldest surviving sports – a 3,000 year old game that introduced rubber to the sports world, and some other games that have been around for centuries in our Traditional Games and Sports section.
Traditional Games and Sports
What is Trauma?
Trauma is a distressing experience that can impact us emotionally, mentally, physically,...
Healing From Trauma
After you experience trauma, it might seem like you will never feel...
Culture is Prevention
Honor Your Needs
To give yourself the energy you need when you face a difficult...
Learn to Identify Your Emotions
Sometimes we can identify our emotions through how our body feels. When...
Culture is Prevention – Sarah
Learn to Be Present in Your Body
After trauma, we may feel like our mind is caught up in...
Finding Balance in Your Day-to-Day Activities
Trauma often throws us off- mentally, spiritually, emotionally, and physically- but there...
BRAVE: Episode 7
Form Healthy Relationships with Trusted People
Coping with trauma on your own can be difficult. Think of the...
Cope with Things That Remind You of Trauma
Our brains are always scanning the environment for danger. When we have...
BRAVE: Episode 6
Reaching Out For Help
Sometimes the bravest thing we can do when we are struggling is...
Managing Our Mental Health
Mental health is how we think about things and our conscious...
BRAVE: Episode 5
Self-Care
Self-care is key for taking care of ourselves and achieving our life’s...
Tips for Moving Beyond Blood Quantum
We know blood quantum, or “how much Native blood you have,” isn’t...
Brave: Episode 4
Blood Quantum Blues
“So… how much Native are you?” The dreaded question every Indigenous person...
I Strengthen My Nation Challenge #2
American Indian and Alaska Native Community Projects Created by Youth to Stand...
BRAVE: Episode 3
I Strengthen My Nation Challenge #1
Artistic Expressions of Resilience to Stand Against Substance Misuse The National Institute...
What Is Tribal Consultation?
Tribes are nations that have the right to make decisions about how...
BRAVE: Episode 2
Self-Compassion
Treating ourselves with compassion can have a big impact on the quality...
Chickasaw Spaceman
John Herrington, born in Wetumka, Oklahoma, is an enrolled member of the...
BRAVE: Episode 1
Lateral Violence
What is Lateral Violence? Lateral violence- also called internalized colonialism or horizontal...
Indigenous Comic Books
Comics and cartoons have existed for centuries, but it wasn’t until the...
Sunhawk / Managing Stress
Protect Your Peace from Toxic Relationships
What does it mean to protect your peace? Protecting your peace means...
Reclaiming Our Stories Through Media and Film
As Indigenous people, we know that storytelling is a powerful teaching tool....
Olivia / Keeping It All Inside
Indigenous Star Stories
When you look up at the night’s sky, what do you see?...
Native Crisis Text Line
Sometimes things are too overwhelming to deal with alone. If you need...
Nadira / Reaching Out for Help at College
IndigiLOVE Campaign
IndigiLOVE is a campaign designed by tribal youth to spread positivity, share...
Substance Misuse
Substance misuse is a health issue that impacts many people. It is...
Maiya / Dealing with Anxiety Attacks
Supporting A Loved One
It can be painful watching those we love struggle. We may feel...
Why Do I Keep Saying “Yes?”
You have done it again! You’ve said ‘yes’ to something you don’t...
Kennedy / Seeing Kindness
Coping with Stress
Everyone feels stressed at times, but stress is not always bad. Sometimes...
Eating Disorders
Eating healthy food is an important part of our well-being. After all...
Kaytlynn / Combatting Stressors
Tips for Getting Enough Sleep
Sleep might seem like a waste of time. You could be doing...
Talk About It
Does the idea of giving a friend negative feedback about their behavior...
Jowun / Self-Care For Me
Cultivating Self-Love
Want to build your confidence, self-esteem, and wellness? It all starts with...
Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships
We all have relationships with a variety of people, including friends, boyfriends,...
Isis / School Stressors
Spiritual Connection: Being Part of Something Bigger
Do you remember the last time you had an awe-inspiring moment that...
Food as Medicine
Indigenous teachings and ways of living kept our peoples well for centuries....
Aurora / Connection
Indigenizing Movement and Mental Health
Movement is medicine – for our mind, body, and spirit. For our...
Mindfulness Meditation
Sometimes everyday stress can get to you. For some of us, it...
Ashley / Self-Care Looks Different For Everyone
Diabetes Awareness
November is Diabetes Awareness Month and November 14 is World Diabetes Day!...
Is My Relationship Healthy?
All relationships exist on a spectrum from healthy to abusive with unhealthy...
#Indigilove Recap Video
Resources for Exploring your Sexual Identity
Your sexual orientation will emerge over time, probably little by little. Don’t...
Tips to Protect Yourself from COVID-19
The spread of COVID-19 in our state, threatens our elders, our families,...
Siletz DVPI PSA
History Through a Native Lens
Timeline Overview This timeline of historically traumatic events was authored by Karina...
Helping a Friend Who’s Been Raped
Getting support from people they love and trust can be invaluable for...
MMIWG (Murdered Missing Indigenous Women and Girls)
Tips to be an Engaged Bystander
Leading up to every violent incident (be it intimate partner violence, domestic...
Creating Safe Spaces
While the perpetrators of violence (like intimate partner violence, domestic violence, or...
Life Is Sacred
Wearing Contact Lenses
So, you’ve made the switch from wearing glasses to the ease of...
Introducing Uncle Paige
We R Native is excited to announce that we have a...
Elder Teachings
Native VOICES Movie
Watch the most awesome sex ed video ever. You’ll meet Jamie and...
Native VOICES Episode 4
We all care about protecting ourselves and the ones we love. Embrace...
Defined by my Ancestors, Not Dead Presidents
Native VOICES Episode 3
We R Native. We R Proud. Accept Yourself. Protect Yourself. Tune in...
Native VOICES episode 2
Winter is here and so is snagging season. Use condom sense and...
Heart of the Land | Prevent Suicide
Native VOICES episode 1
50 Shades of Grey? Nah, try 50 Shades of Native VOICES! The...
Fitness Challenge
Working out does not require having an expensive gym membership or equipment....
We R Native Ambassadors
We R Native Ambassadors Class of 2018/2019
Infant Immunization Week
To promote the importance and achievements of vaccines, especially in protecting the...
Consent
People often think consent is only important when it comes to sex....
Healthy Relationships PSA
Feeding 7 Generations
Food is a gift. Salish Elders remind us that true wealth is...
10 Tips for Staying Healthy & Happy in 2020
1. Smile every day and make a special effort to see and...
Native VOICES Trailer
Check out the trailer for Native VOICES
What to do with that pumpkin
Now that Halloween is officially over and your carved pumpkin slowly begins...
The Flu
What is Influenza? Influenza also known as the “Flu” is a highly...
WRN Ambassadors
Represent We R Native
Red Ribbon Week
It’s Red Ribbon Week® (October 23-31)! The Red Ribbon Campaign® is the...
Baked Pumpkins Seeds
Check out these awesome recipes for making different flavors of baked pumpkin...
Indigikitchen
Re-indigenizing our diets
Back to School Tips – College
Going back to school? Excited? Sad? Whatever your feeling, we’ve got some...
Mountain Meditation
Sit tall with a long spine and your head erect to allow...
I Like the minty ones
Native VOICES – the best sex ed videos you’ll every watch...
Mental Health Month
May is national mental health month! It is time to spread the...
Sleep Journey
Welcome back Shike doo Shidine (my friends and family)! I hope you...
Powwow Sweat
Jingle Dress
Trouble falling asleep
Having trouble falling asleep? Try these awesome techniques used by the #WellnessWednesday...
Sleep Week
I love sharing good health and wellness material on our We R...
My Culture
We R Quileute
Taking Baby Steps to Get Off the Couch
It’s all about Netflix and gains! Take some baby steps to get...
No Bake Energy Bites
Eating food for energy is a great way to start getting the...
Native Energy Odyssey
Visit from the Sustainable Development Institute to Lakota Nation – Pine Ridge...
National Nutrition Month – Smoothie Recipes!
March is National Nutrition Month and a time to focus, or refocus...
Lovers’ Yoga
With Valentine’s Day behind us, we’d like to remind you that everyone...
Lived Experience: Reese’s Story
LGBT: loved & accepted
Banana Pancakes
February is the month of love and a time to recognize that...
Bannock Bread
Eating healthy means getting the right balance of nutrients your body needs...
Lived Experience: Randy’s Story
LGBT: loved & accepted
5 Healthy Resolutions That Aren’t Losing Weight
In an effort to feel healthy, a lot of us pledge to...
Tis the season
Rethink the season of giving. The holidays have a way of bringing...
Lived Experience: Ceci’s Story
Two Spirit: loved & accepted
Recovering Addicts on How Rehab Has Improved Their Lives
People don’t leave rehab without having their lives changed. Getting clean by...
National Native American Heritage Month
A little proclamation from the prez in honor of National Native American...
Dreamcatcher-We Need You Here
Our community is like a #dreamcatcher. Each strand has it’s own qualities,...
Youth Activism
How to get started Youth have powerful voices, and those same voices...
WRN Ambassadors THRIVE Photo Contest
Submit your pictures to generate awareness for We R Native’s 2016 THRIVE...
A Gift from the Creator
LGBTQ-Two Spirit: You are a gift from the Creator. You are part...
Men’s Health
It’s Men’s Health Week this week. It’s a time for health and...
E-cigarettes
E-Cigarettes have emerged over the past decade and researchers are in the...
Lived Experience: Shea’s Story
Two Spirit: loved & accepted.
Honor LGBTQ2S People
Protect yourself and your family from suicide. Statistics show the risk of...
Iesha-LaShay
During May we asked you to share how you’re making a positive...
The Medicine Game
Brothers Miles and Lyle Thompson-two of the top college lacrosse players of...
Shea Norris
My name is Shea Norris, I’m 23 years old and I come...
Reese Tahmalwash
I am Reese Tahmalwash, I’m from the northwest, am a member of...
Warriors Against Violence Society
“Women’s Honour Song”
Randy George
My name is Randy T George. I’m 27, full blooded Native. I’m...
Mental Health Tips
Health requires mental, emotional, physical & spiritual balance. Mind, body, spirit, and...
Energy 101: Hydropower
Learn how hydropower captures the kinetic energy of flowing water and turns...
To Eat Healthy, Will I Have to Change My Life Completely?
Being healthy and fit has many benefits. This includes preventing chronic diseases...
Tips on Eating Out
Going out to eat is easy and tastes great. However, you usually...
A Fish Tale
The Weight Scale Lies
The weight scale is a crucial tool to measure your fitness and...
The Truth About Cheat Meals
You may have read many fitness articles that praise cheat meals. The...
Breaking the Statistics
Spokane area Indian youth showing how they’re breaking statistics.
Identifying Harmful Foods
A key step to adopt the ancestral way of life is to...
Identifying Ancestral Foods (Raw and Organic)
A key step to adopt the ancestral way of life is to...
Gen-I
Meet more Indigenous youth whose plans to make a difference brought them...
How to Substitute Junk Foods
Sometimes you need to have cake or pizza. Having junk food cravings...
How to Eat on a Road Trip
When you are on a road trip, it can be hard to...
Vote Indian Vote
Students from Salish Kootenai College, Pablo, Montana promote the Native American Vote.
How to Approach the Grocery Store
Trying to buy food in a grocery store can be a challenge....
Do I Need Workout Supplements
What are Workout Supplements? Supplements can include products such as multivitamin, protein...
Love Your Life
After serving multiple deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, like many veterans, Lyn...
Do I Need Protein Powder to Get Ripped
Why is Protein Important? Proteins are the main building blocks for building...
All About the Proteins Food Group
What is the Proteins Food Group? All foods made from meat, poultry,...
Love Your Life
From desperation to inspiration, Shaneyka’s story will help lead you to appreciate...
Follow Us
Enter Phone Number to Subscribe:
Msg & Data Rates May Apply.
Text STOP to opt out. No purchase necessary.
Expect 4 msgs/mo.Terms and Conditions