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Introducing Auntie Amanda

Hi everyone…it’s been awhile since I’ve done a video telling you more about myself. So for starters, I’m from the Zuni Pueblo in NM, which is a matrilineal tribe, meaning the family is traced back through the woman’s side and basically, she’s the boss. I have three brothers; I’m the…

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Topics: 2SLGBTQ, Activism, Culture and Language, Education, Identity, Intolerance, Life Tips, Mental Health, Non-Native Allies, Physical Health, Relationships, Sexual Health, Spirituality

How do you make the best frybread in the world?

Dear Auntie, how do you make the best frybread in the world? Ooh, this is making me hungry already. 🙂 So, I tend to eat my Auntie’s frybread instead of making my own. But maybe I should start learning to make my own. Here is their recipe you can try…

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Topics: Culture and Language, Life Tips

How do I know my bf won’t hook up with other girls at powwows this summer?

Hey Auntie, my bf is going to some powwows this summer, how do I know he won’t hook up with another girl? This is something that billions of others have worried about, especially if you’re in a newer relationship…what if my partner cheats? It can be hard to be in…

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Topics: Culture and Language, Life Tips, Relationships

How do I start jingle dress dancing?

Hey Auntie I always wanted to do jingle dress dancing in a powwow. How would I start? Yeah for you! So, I think the best way to start would be to make some jingle dress friends. Come with a winning smile, an open heart, and respect. Let whoever you meet…

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Topics: Culture and Language, Identity

How should I talk to my school about wearing feathers to graduation?

How should I talk to my school about wearing feathers to graduation? I recently earned feathers for my school achievements, but I am afraid of asking if I may wear them because the staff might not understand what they mean. I have read about students who were not allowed to…

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Topics: Activism, Culture and Language, Identity, Mental Health, Non-Native Allies, Spirituality

I finally have the courage to become a powwow dancer. What do I do to get in shape?

Hey Auntie, I’m 20 and I finally have the courage to become a powwow dancer & I’m super excited! But I’m so nervous at the same time! What do I do to get in shape? –Anonymous Wohoo! So stoked for you! So there are actually some really cool videos that…

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Topics: Culture and Language, Identity, Physical Health, Spirituality

How can I be a healthy and productive Native person, when my community does not value me?

Dear Auntie, my family is unashamedly assimilated, I fall below blood quantum, and I have light skin and do not look native. I identify myself only as native, but am struggling with self-harm because my tribe will not recognize me as a tribal citizen. How can I be a healthy…

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

How do I get in touch with my rez?

Hi Auntie, how do i get in touch with my rez? i live in maryland and if ur from here anyone can see there are barely any natives. i feel alone, my ancestors said they were black so they wouldn’t be culturally persecuted back then, but now the truth is…

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Topics: Culture and Language, Identity

How do I start an intertribal club at my school?

Charles, that’s a great idea. Starting an inter-tribal club is a great way to bring people together and make a large school seem smaller. It’s not that hard to do, and it could have an awesome payoff in the end. You might want to consider talking with someone at the…

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Topics: Culture and Language, Education, Identity

How do I tell people I am as Native American as American?

Auntie, how do I tell people I am as Native American as American, without being called a person who “doesn’t appreciate the ‘American’ lifestyle?” Check out this video for Auntie Amanda’s response.

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Topics: Culture and Language, Identity, Spirituality

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Introducing Auntie Amanda

How do you make the best frybread in the world?

How do I know my bf won’t hook up with other girls at powwows this summer?

How do I start jingle dress dancing?

How should I talk to my school about wearing feathers to graduation?

I finally have the courage to become a powwow dancer. What do I do to get in shape?

How can I be a healthy and productive Native person, when my community does not value me?

How do I get in touch with my rez?

How do I start an intertribal club at my school?

How do I tell people I am as Native American as American?

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