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

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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!

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Do Native Americans have different accents when they speak English?

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I’m getting closer to graduating but I don’t see many opportunities.

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One thing about Native Spirituality

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I want to die because of the government are effecting my benefits and is making my mental health but i don’t know what to do?

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I am a male and i am not used to being with girls

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

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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?

I’m getting closer to graduating but I don’t see many opportunities.

I’m struggling in school, it’s all too much

One thing about Native Spirituality

I want to die because of the government are effecting my benefits and is making my mental health but i don’t know what to do?

I am a male and i am not used to being with girls

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

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