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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

What kinds of things is it acceptable for white people to wear or own that aren’t appropriation?

As far as I know for sure, I’m a typical white american, but I want to be respectful of Native American traditions while still appreciating native art. What kinds of things is it acceptable for white people to wear or own that aren’t appropriation? Thank you for posing this question.…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Identity, Non-Native Allies

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

Hi, I’m from Australia and was wondering what a name for ‘baby girl’ would be.

Hi. I’m from Australia and was wondering what a name for ‘baby girl’ would be. Hi from Turtle Island!! This is a great question. In the United States (what the indigenous people call Turtle Island) there are 573 federally recognized tribes in the lower 48 states, 223 village communities in…

Answered by Auntie Manda

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

Are you not supposed to buy sage? Is it supposed to be given to you?

Are you not supposed to buy sage? is it supposed to be given to you? What a great question, and a complex one at that. There are many varieties of sage that many Native American’s use, and it is quite popular with non-Native’s as well, what is most commonly used…

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Topics: Activism, Culture and Language, Mental Health, Non-Native Allies, Spirituality

I started to learn about my culture last year (ICWA) and one family member told me I carried bad medicine after an argument

I started to learn about my culture last year (ICWA) and one family member told me I carried bad medicine after an argument, they told community that I’m on drugs, I know this is just my side but I know myself. Now I’m ashamed to go to ceremony. What do…

Answered by Auntie Manda

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

I’m a Native girl primarily dating White men and I can’t help but feel a connection to our colonized traumatic past.

Dear Auntie. I’m a Native girl primarily dating White men or men who are of different races and white presenting. I can’t help but feel a connection to our colonized traumatic past. How do I talk to my partners about this racial divide, if I should? It is challenging to…

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

Laws that protect indigenous families

I will like to know what are the laws that protect indigenous families all over the Americas? You’ll hear Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) when talking about Indigenous families in North America. This was in response to the separation and sometimes forced removal of Native children from their homes and…

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

My white family is disrespectful of native culture. What do I do?

My white family is disrespectful of native culture. What do I do? Not being appreciated for your native heritage can be difficult, especially if it’s coming from your family members who you want to love and respect. There are a couple of things you can do: Educate – if you…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Education, Identity, Non-Native Allies

Are Indigenous people from Canada and Central America and South America allowed in Native American spaces?

Are Indigenous people from Canada and Central America and South America allowed in Native American spaces? Or is it meant for Indigenous people in the United States? Hi Carlos, Thanks for reaching out. Federally recognized tribes are considered sovereign nations. Reservations are generally open to the public. However, there are…

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Topics: Non-Native Allies, Spirituality

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

What kinds of things is it acceptable for white people to wear or own that aren’t appropriation?

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

Hi, I’m from Australia and was wondering what a name for ‘baby girl’ would be.

Are you not supposed to buy sage? Is it supposed to be given to you?

I started to learn about my culture last year (ICWA) and one family member told me I carried bad medicine after an argument

I’m a Native girl primarily dating White men and I can’t help but feel a connection to our colonized traumatic past.

Laws that protect indigenous families

My white family is disrespectful of native culture. What do I do?

Are Indigenous people from Canada and Central America and South America allowed in Native American spaces?

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