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I want out of sex trade

Dear Auntie, I want out of the sex trade You are so brave for reaching out. No one deserves to be forced to do things against their will. Your next steps may feel full of uncertainty, but I want you to know that there are caring people out there who…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Intolerance, Non-Native Allies, Physical Health, Relationships, Sexual Health

White kids don’t get pow wow’s

White kids don’t get pow wow’s, longhouse, and Native funerals. They keep mocking stuff that i have shown that I have made for those events. How do I make them stop? It can be hard when things you hold sacred are mocked or made fun of by others. How do…

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Topics: Culture and Language, Non-Native Allies

I have a teacher who doesn’t know how to handle depressed kids like myself

Dear Auntie, I have a teacher who does not know how to handle depressed kids like myself. Any tips on how I can teach her? The student schooling the teacher. I love it. For starters, I want to applaud you for advocating for yourself. Not many people are self-aware enough…

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Topics: Identity, Mental Health, Non-Native Allies

Are there Natives in Alaska?

Dear Auntie, Are there Natives in Alaska? I’m glad you wrote in. If you don’t know something…it’s good to ask. To answer your question, yes, there are Indigenous people in Alaska. There are 229 federally recognized tribes in Alaska, while there are 562 federally recognized tribes overall in the United…

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

My cousin was taken into the foster care system

My little cousin was taken into the foster care system last week and I feel really bad about it. What will happen to her? And what should I do? I’m so glad you wrote you. I can imagine this is a hard time for you, your family, and especially your…

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

Becoming a better ally…

Hey, I’m not native but I am trying to be a better ally. Any tips? –Evangelia Hey there! Oh, these types of questions make me so happy. 🙂 I love that you want to be a better ally for Natives and there’s a lot of simple ways that you can…

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Topics: Activism, Non-Native Allies

Are the Inuit people in Alaska, Native?

Are the Inuit from Alaska considered to be Native? Thanks for your question! I had to check with my friends from Alaska on this one. “Inuit” is a term used to describe culturally similar groups of people all across the Arctic, Alaska included. Inuit people live in the northern areas…

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

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 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

Is it okay to be jealous of kids who grew up immersed in their culture?

Dear Auntie, is it okay to be jealous of kids who grew up immersed in their culture, when mine was taken away from me at a young age? I happen to be a believer of feeling every emotion you experience, to learn from it, and then decide how it can…

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

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I want out of sex trade

White kids don’t get pow wow’s

I have a teacher who doesn’t know how to handle depressed kids like myself

Are there Natives in Alaska?

My cousin was taken into the foster care system

Becoming a better ally…

Are the Inuit people in Alaska, Native?

Introducing Auntie Amanda

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

Is it okay to be jealous of kids who grew up immersed in their culture?

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