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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…

My son shows up 14% Native American on the largest DNA test kit. I am trying to prove roots of active American. His “Mexican” dad and grandparents, great grandparents and great great grandparents came from the part of Mexico. Just below AZ. Can you give advice? Thank you for your…

As someone removed from a culture, language, community, how can I reconnect from generations removed from Indigenous identity? I am always glad to hear when people want to explore their Native identity and heritage. Native American cultures are diverse and beautiful. But this exploration should be conducted with respect to…

Hi, Auntie Amanda. I recently found out from my grandmother, who was born and raised in Mexico, the state of Michoacan, that I’m Apache. My grandmother said she was half but estranged from the culture or any information. Is there a lost history in Mexico? Thank you for reaching out.…

Dear Auntie, I wanted to ask do you think tribeless Native Americans have a right to claim native heritage. I’m half Mestizo Mexican making me 1/4 Native, but I don’t anything about what tribes my native ancestors came from. What are your opinions? I think people have a right to…

Hello Auntie! I have not taken a genetic test, but my family believes that we are from the Ojibwa tribe. I am scared to learn about Ojibwa culture for fear that I will look like a pretendian and of being ridiculed. What is your advice for reconnecting? Firstly, there’s nothing…