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My friend is in a gang, and he wants to get out, but that involves him being hurt, what do I do to help him?

What a good friend you are. This is a big deal and you need support form a trusted adult on this matter. Being a gang member can be a dangerous thing. It is never easy to leave a gang for a number of reasons. One might feel an obligation…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Intolerance, Relationships

Why people of most of the western countries hate indians?

I think this is all a matter of perspective. Most minorities around the world tend to be marginalized due to the effects of colonization, which is the establishment of control over a group(s) of Indigenous people. People may see and talk about it in many different ways. This seems to…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Culture and Language, Identity, Intolerance

I’ve got a problem with the boys on my street…

Dear relative, I am so sorry to hear that you are having problems with boys on your street. Bullying and street harassment can be really hard to deal with, and I am sorry you are experiencing this from people in your community. Bullying and harassment is painful and can make…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Intolerance, Mental Health, Physical Health, Relationships

How to enroll

Hi Auntie Amanda, my name is Ray. I recently did AncestryDNA and found out I had 53% Native. I traced back what tribe I was from it was from my mother’s side and we are Lipan Apache from Texas. My family gave me what he said is our tribe ID what do I do next? Great! What…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Culture and Language, Identity, Intolerance

I want to use a tipi for a display/booth for my business (selling nuts) at events/festivals. Other than the structure itself , there would be no Native American symbols associated. Would this be offensive to the Native American culture?

I want to use a tipi for a display/booth for my business (selling nuts) at events/festivals. Other than the structure itself, there would be no Native American symbols associated. Would this be offensive to the Native American culture? This is a great question and I appreciate you asking it. It…

Answered by Auntie Manda

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

I was raped 6 months ago and I dont want to report

Hi Auntie, I was raped 6 months ago and I am 22 years old and I don’t want to report because at the time it was my boyfriend at the time, but we broke up and I want to tell my counselor, but I don’t want to report Dear relative,…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Intolerance, Physical Health, Relationships, Sexual Health

Is it disrespectful for non-Native people to name their children Dakota?

Is it disrespectful for non-Native people to name their children Dakota? People will have different opinions about this one. Being Native means different things to each person. There are 573 federally recognized tribes in the lower 48 states, 223 village communities in Alaska and the Hawaiian Islands; each with its…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Education, Identity, Intolerance, Non-Native Allies

I’m 13 is it ok to cuddle with my aunt in the bed

Is it ok to cuddle with my aunt in bed? No. Certainly not in the way that you are implying. You’ll find that many tribes have warnings against this. Like the Zuni Koyemshi, or mud head dancers. Their facial figures are distorted and over exaggerated, as they are the result…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Culture and Language, Identity, Intolerance

I have a crush, he’s white and he thinks he’s from the hood. What do I do?

I have a crush, he’s white and he thinks he’s from the hood. What do I do? I guess it all depends on if you dig it, or not. 🙂 Clearly you like him, but perhaps there are some things he does that rubs you the wrong way. You can…

Answered by Uncle Paige

Topics: Identity, Intolerance, Mental Health, Non-Native Allies, Relationships

Is vaping good for a 12 year old?

Is vaping good for a 12 year old? No. Vaping or JUULing are not good for anyone, especially someone the age of 12. Most e-cigarettes contain nicotine, the same highly addictive drug in cigarettes. Some can even contain as much nicotine as a pack of 20 regular cigarettes! The danger…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Intolerance, Life Tips, Physical Health

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My friend is in a gang, and he wants to get out, but that involves him being hurt, what do I do to help him?

Why people of most of the western countries hate indians?

I’ve got a problem with the boys on my street…

How to enroll

I want to use a tipi for a display/booth for my business (selling nuts) at events/festivals. Other than the structure itself , there would be no Native American symbols associated. Would this be offensive to the Native American culture?

I was raped 6 months ago and I dont want to report

Is it disrespectful for non-Native people to name their children Dakota?

I’m 13 is it ok to cuddle with my aunt in the bed

I have a crush, he’s white and he thinks he’s from the hood. What do I do?

Is vaping good for a 12 year old?

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