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How can I teach myself to bead/sew?

How can I teach myself to bead/sew? I’m glad you’re reaching out and looking for ways to get creative and get in touch with your traditions. Being from the Zuni tribe where we are known for our needlepoint and inlay work and pottery, I don’t know much about beading, so…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Culture and Language, Identity, Spirituality

Can non native people use sage/cedar for spiritual practices?

Can white people/ nonnative people use sage/cedar for spiritual practices? I was taught medicine is something not to play around with. If you are unsure, or have questions please, please talk with a tribal elder or cultural leader. If using such medicine is not your cultural/ spiritual practice, traditions, way…

Answered by Uncle Paige

Topics: Activism, Culture and Language, Identity, Spirituality

I’m 13 is it ok to cuddle with my aunt in the bed

Is it ok to cuddle with my aunt in bed? No. Certainly not in the way that you are implying. You’ll find that many tribes have warnings against this. Like the Zuni Koyemshi, or mud head dancers. Their facial figures are distorted and over exaggerated, as they are the result…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Culture and Language, Identity, Intolerance

Hi, I’m from Australia and was wondering what a name for ‘baby girl’ would be.

Hi. I’m from Australia and was wondering what a name for ‘baby girl’ would be. Hi from Turtle Island!! This is a great question. In the United States (what the indigenous people call Turtle Island) there are 573 federally recognized tribes in the lower 48 states, 223 village communities in…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Culture and Language, Education, Identity, Non-Native Allies

Hey auntie, I’m Native and European, what should I do when people call me a “half breed”

Hey auntie, I’m Native and European, what should I do when people call me a “half breed”? How do you feel about it? It’s always a good to think hard about exactly how you feel about things. I say this because when you get to the point of being comfortable talking…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Culture and Language, Identity

Hi auntie, I’m the only Native at my school. I want to be able to go into the native studies class and answer their questions (like a speaker). How do I go about this? Ps. You’re gorgeous!

Hi auntie, I’m the only Native at my school. I want to be able to go into the native studies class and answer their questions (like a speaker). How do I go about this? What a great idea! I’m sure the teacher would be stoked to have you as a…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Activism, Culture and Language, Identity

How can I become a Superhero?

How can I become a Superhero? What a wonderful question. We can all be superhero’s and there are some real superheroes walking among us every day. To be a good superhero you need: Courage. Courage and bravery leap to mind first when we think of heroism. … Selflessness. True leaders…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Activism, Culture and Language, Identity, Spirituality

Do Native Americans have different accents when they speak English?

Do Native Americans have different accents when they speak English depending on the region or tribe they come from? Or do Native Americans all have a similar “accent” when speaking English? Yes, they do. This is because there are hundreds of different tribal languages being spoken today. Many of our…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Culture and Language, Education, Identity

One thing about Native Spirituality

If you could tell the world one thing about Native Spirituality what would you tell them? Spirituality is personal. We all connect to our beliefs and traditions uniquely. However you chose to do, is the right way for you. Keep on, keeping on, Auntie Manda

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Topics: Culture and Language, Identity, Spirituality

My grandpa was adopted out. I’ve had a hard time understanding my own identity.

Hello! I have a question about identity – my great-grandmother (who I grew up close to until she passed away when I was 13) is Algonquin Anishinabe from Timiskaming FN, and my grandpa was adopted out. I’ve had a hard time understanding my own identity. You are not alone, many…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Culture and Language, Identity

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How can I teach myself to bead/sew?

Can non native people use sage/cedar for spiritual practices?

I’m 13 is it ok to cuddle with my aunt in the bed

Hi, I’m from Australia and was wondering what a name for ‘baby girl’ would be.

Hey auntie, I’m Native and European, what should I do when people call me a “half breed”

Hi auntie, I’m the only Native at my school. I want to be able to go into the native studies class and answer their questions (like a speaker). How do I go about this? Ps. You’re gorgeous!

How can I become a Superhero?

Do Native Americans have different accents when they speak English?

One thing about Native Spirituality

My grandpa was adopted out. I’ve had a hard time understanding my own identity.

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