Q: How can I connect to my culture when I live in the city?
Go to as many events as you can. Find friends in your community who are also Native, who are maybe your age or maybe a little bit older who can offer you some mentorship and some guidance if you need it, or just friendship.
So, you’re not alone. Don’t think that you’re alone. You are not. We’re here.
Someone asked me recently, ‘Well where are the Natives? I don’t see any natives?’
And, I said that’s because we’re everywhere. You know, we’re at the doctor’s office. We’re at IHS. We’re at the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board.
We’re here for you.
So, come be here for us.
Come join your community.
Take care,
Nishgit Nay
Grandma Nay – Renée Roman Nose
