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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…

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

I’m a Native girl who primarily dates non-Native men.

Dear Auntie. I’m a Native girl primarily dating non-Native men. I still feel impacted by historical trauma. How can I talk to my partners about this cultural divide, if I should? It is challenging to address these complex conversations, but it is important that we have these conversations with everyone…

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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…

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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

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…

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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

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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 who primarily dates non-Native men.

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?

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?

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