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Do you have advice on how to cope or get through tough times

Date added: 03/17/24

Two things have been tremendously helpful in maintaining stability in my mental/emotional health and getting through hard times. First has been my relationship with Creator. I look for Creator everywhere, and I find it within everything, animals, people, growing things. ...Read More

I feel like I don’t belong in my tribe

Date added: 03/10/24

As someone who supports urban natives and advocates for their well-being, I understand the complexity of your situation and the sense of disconnection you're experiencing. It can be challenging to navigate one's identity and sense of belonging, especially when cultural ...Read More

Will my dad disown me if he finds out I’m bi?

Date added: 02/18/24

Will my dad disown me if he finds out I'm bi? He's very homophobic and I've heard him say that being queer is a sickness. I know he loves me a lot even though I'm the problem child. Will I ...Read More

What are some hygienic practices for genitalia, especially for those that live in rural areas with no running water?

Date added: 02/10/24

Dear Tojan/Toska (Tow-Jhawn/Tow-Skah), This is a great question, and I applaud you for asking! If we are living in an area with little to no water access it’s important to understand how to take care of our bodies. I’ve reached ...Read More

What are the best resources for learning your native language?

Date added: 01/26/24

Hello and good day, Befriending local speakers/elders is a great way to begin to learn as they can help you absorb the language in its spoken form. Common phrases, sentences, questions that can be used conversationally, keep the language useful ...Read More

Hello relatives. I wanted to take this moment and acknowledge the big life events that are happening in our world right now.

Date added: 12/21/23

Hello relatives. I wanted to take this moment and acknowledge the big life events that are happening in our world right now. There is this collective outreach that is taking place.  Young people want to talk about what they are ...Read More

How do I fully embrace my native identity without any of the essentials?

Date added: 12/2/23

If you live in or around an indigenous community, rural or urban, wether it is your specific tribe or not, learn to contribute. We each have unique talents and gifts and these make us integral members of the community. Indigenous ...Read More

How do I get past this feeling of not belonging anywhere?

Date added: 11/25/23

Hey there, Auntie Sutton here. Thanks for submitting your question “How do I get past this feeling of not belonging anywhere?”- I hear you. Feeling like you don't quite fit in can be tough. But let me share something with ...Read More

What advice do you have to connect with my culture?

Date added: 11/18/23

I think we’re connecting with our culture every time we dance or sing or bead, carve. I think were connecting with our culture every time we spend time with our family or friends and when were in nature. I would ...Read More

Where can I learn to make pow wow dance outfit?

Date added: 11/9/23

Dear Tojan/Toska (Tow-Jhawn/Tow-Skah),  What a great question. In this day and age we are at a great advantage to all the helpful information that is provided to us by the click of a button! Some great places I’ve found to ...Read More

What is the key to a good life?

Date added: 10/4/23

Thanks for writing in, this is a great question that I think we all ask ourselves at some point. To me, living a good life is all about the people you’re around, and your community you build. So no matter ...Read More

What advice would I give to my younger self about relationships?

Date added: 10/4/23

Ahooo, what's going on. Okay, what advice would I give my younger self as it pertains to relationships or sex? First one is you don't have to rush. Don't worry, I know you got all this pressure from everybody saying ...Read More

How do I become a motivational speaker with my high school?

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