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Are you familiar with ancestry.com? I wanted to know what does it mean for indigenous americas-mexico mean?

Hey there! Thanks for writing in! This is what I could find on ancestry.com: If you have Native American DNA, it will appear in your ethnicity results as the Indigenous Americas region (whose boarders with Mexico where different than todays). For help researching indigenous American ancestry, see Researching Native American Ancestors.…
Answered by Auntie Manda
Topics: Culture and Language, Identity

does Blackfoot Indian tribe get money?

Hey there! Well, there are a couple things to keep in mind. First thing, you’ll need to register with your tribe, if you haven’t already to receive any services. Second thing, not all tribes and tribal members receive dividends or revenues. To register: Check out your tribes official website (http://blackfeetnation.com/tribaldirectory/)…
Answered by Auntie Manda
Topics: Culture and Language, Identity

I’m 1/4 Cherokee Indian and my dad is half Cherokee Indian both my parents are dead and I would like to follow I brought my Indian Heritage and find out exactly what I have to do in order to apply in order to apply and prove my Indian heritage site to get sponsored we are intelligent as American Indians how do I do this heritage

Hello Relative! It’s great to hear about you wanting to connect with your heritage. I’m happy to help in this process. The easiest thing to start with would be to do an Internet search. I looked up Cherokee Enrollment and was able to find an application, which does require you…
Answered by Auntie Manda
Topics: Culture and Language, Identity

I’m non-binary and I named myself after a book character, when I was thinking back on the book I remember that at the end the main character had small bird feathers intertwined with her braid and I’m scared I named myself after someone who has appropriated from native culture, fictional or not.

Hi there! Thanks so much for writing in! From what I can gather, there’s a couple of things to talk about in your question: affirming your gender-identity, the use of feathers, and cultural appropriation. Let’s go in that order. To start, I would affirm that taking a name for yourself,…
Answered by Auntie Manda
Topics: Culture and Language, Identity, Non-Native Allies

StrongHearts exists to restore power to Natives impacted by domestic, dating and sexual violence

StrongHearts Native Helpline is a helpline dedicated to serving the needs of Native American and Alaska Native peoples affected by domestic, dating and sexual violence. Their advocates are available 24/7 by texting or calling 1-844-762-8483 or by clicking on the chat now icon on strongheartshelpline.org. Their services are always free,…
Answered by Uncle Paige
Topics: Culture and Language, Identity, Relationships, Sexual Health

I am a black Cherokee. I feel like I don’t fit in with my indigenous side, and I am ashamed that I don’t know much of the culture. Even so, being a black Cherokee is tough to fit in since most don’t accept them. What should I do to feel more native? What should I do to feel pride on both sides of me?

Dear relative, Thank you for this question, it is a challenging question to answer. It saddens me to hear that you have experienced anti-Black racism, or lateral oppression, by your Native American communities. Racism in this country is challenging to address, and anti-Black racism can be even more challenging to address…
Answered by Auntie Manda
Topics: Culture and Language, Identity
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