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Why is there hate?

Dear Auntie, Why do some people hate Indians? I’m sorry that you’ve had experiences that have lead you to ask this question in such definitive terms. This says to me that your experiences have lead you to believe that some people hate Indians. I’ll break this question down into two…

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Topics: Culture and Language, Intolerance

Summer Job

Dear Auntie, got any ideas for what to do during the summer? I need a summer job. Good for you! You’ve got time this summer, so you might as well be earning some money, right? There are a lot of different types of jobs you can get hooked up with;…

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Topics: Activism, Culture and Language, Relationships

How do I start a Community Garden?

Dear Auntie, how do I start a community garden? Fun question! I would love to be a part of this. I love gardening. My family in Zuni used to have the most awesome waffle garden when I was growing up. I remember helping to build up the mud walls for…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Activism, Culture and Language, Mental Health

My cousin was taken into the foster care system

My little cousin was taken into the foster care system last week and I feel really bad about it. What will happen to her? And what should I do? I’m so glad you wrote you. I can imagine this is a hard time for you, your family, and especially your…

Answered by Auntie Manda

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

Hey, what’s it mean to be a We R Native Ambassador? How do I apply?

Hey, what’s it mean to be a We R Native Ambassador? How do I apply? Great question! Who are the We R Native Ambassadors? We R Native ambassadors are Native youth ages 15-24 who want to make a positive impact on their communities. They are the heart and soul of…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Activism, Culture and Language, Identity

I am a foster youth what resources are available to me?

Dear Auntie, I am a foster youth and I heard there are resources for kids who were or are in foster care for school or skills… what resources are available to me? Absolutely! This is a great question I think a lot of people can benefit from. Here are some…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Culture and Language, Identity, Intolerance, Mental Health, Relationships, Sexual Health

How do I go about getting tribal money?

Dear Auntie, Hey I’m Sioux but don’t get tribal money. How do I go about that? Hey there. Well, there are a couple things to keep in mind. First thing, you’ll need to register with your tribe. Second thing, not all tribes and tribal members receive dividends. So if you…

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Topics: Culture and Language, Identity, Life Tips

I am wondering what tribe an ancestor is from

Dear Auntie, I saw on a Spanish baptism record that an ancestor was from a gentile native tribe in New Mexico. I found out gentile means non-Christian. I was wondering what tribe could she be from? She was baptized at Taos pueblo I think at 1820. Where there any tribes…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Culture and Language, Identity

You never gave a straight answer, yes or no are Mexicans native American Indians.

You never gave a straight answer, yes or no are Mexicans Native American Indians? The American Continents of North and South were populated with indigenous people long before we were Alaska Native, First Nation, Mexican Indian or American Indian. This is my point. Tribes and bands moved across the Canadian/…

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Topics: Culture and Language, Identity

How do I stand with Standing Rock

Dear Auntie, how do I stand with Standing Rock against the Dakota Access Pipeline? Well, this has been the hot topic for quite some time, especially since Trump came into office and signed two executive orders that will allow further construction on the Dakota Access Pipeline and Keystone XL. Here’s…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Activism, Culture and Language, Identity, Spirituality

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Why is there hate?

Summer Job

How do I start a Community Garden?

My cousin was taken into the foster care system

Hey, what’s it mean to be a We R Native Ambassador? How do I apply?

I am a foster youth what resources are available to me?

How do I go about getting tribal money?

I am wondering what tribe an ancestor is from

You never gave a straight answer, yes or no are Mexicans native American Indians.

How do I stand with Standing Rock

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