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What are some ways you can help your community in and out of your daily lives?

What are some ways you can help your community in and out of your daily lives? Dear Kayla, I love that you are looking for some ways to get involved with community service. From a very young age, I knew I had this passion inside me too. But I…

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I want to go to college and have good grades, but my family doesn’t have a lot of money. Should I still apply to schools? -Carlee

I want to go to college and have good grades, but my family doesn’t have a lot of money. Should I still apply to schools? -Carlee Carlee, even if your family doesn’t have a ton of money, you should still apply for the best schools you can get into. The…

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I’ve heard about self-determination. Do you know how it applies to me or my tribe?

Dear Auntie, I’ve heard my teachers and tribal council members talk about “self-determination,” but I’m not really sure what it means. Do you know how it applies to me or my tribe? Great question! So essentially this means a federally recognized tribe has the right to decide on and take…

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I’m trying so hard to get my school a Native American advisory…ideas?

I’m trying so hard to get my school a Native American advisory and I was wondering if you may have some ideas? Hey there! Thanks for writing in, I’d be glad to help. I’m not sure exactly what problems you’re running into as you’re trying to start your advisory club.…

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I hear there are threats to our water supply. What’s that mean?

Yeesh, this is a good question, but an important one to start thinking about. We know that water in Indian County is considered sacred. We use it in ceremonies and in our prayers. For us water serves as a symbol of the interconnectedness of all life. Some tribes are rich…

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What are some ways you can help your community in and out of your daily lives?

I want to go to college and have good grades, but my family doesn’t have a lot of money. Should I still apply to schools? -Carlee

I’ve heard about self-determination. Do you know how it applies to me or my tribe?

I’m trying so hard to get my school a Native American advisory…ideas?

I hear there are threats to our water supply. What’s that mean?

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