Can Metis people dance powwow? Specifically jingle?
Can Metis people dance powwow? Specifically jingle? Read More
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How do I start dancing jingle?
How do I start dancing jingle? Go you! The first thing I would encourage you to do is to get a mentor. This person can help guide you through all the things you’ll need to get started. They can coach you on regalia making, dancing with the traditions of style,…
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I wanna make a jingle dress but need help who could I ask for help
I wanna make a jingle dress but need help who could I ask for help The first thing I would encourage you to do is to get a mentor. This person can help guide you through all the things you’ll need to get started. They can coach you on…
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Hi Auntie, I’m going to be a teen mom and I’ve heard good and bad things about breastfeeding. I’m a bit nervous. I don’t know what to expect?
Hi Auntie, I’m going to be a teen mom and I’ve heard good and bad things about breastfeeding. I’m a bit nervous. I don’t know what to expect? Breastfeeding is very personal to most moms. As you get closer to your due date, you can expect to hear of all the…
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Is there any chance of pregnancy if a very few amount of sperm has gone inside vegina?
Is there any chance of pregnancy if a very few amount of sperm has gone inside vagina? If sperm has entered the vagina and contraceptives are not being used like birth control pills or the patch, there is always a chance for pregnancy. What you’re describing is called the ‘pull-out’…
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Setting boundaries with family…
Is it weird when your dad leaves the bathroom door open and calls you in to bring him something and you are a female? Dear Cheyenne, I am really sorry that you are feeling uncomfortable with your family member. If you feel weird or uncomfortable about it, then go with…
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Get over my light skin
I’m enrolled with my Tribe on the Yakama reservation, but I have light/white skin and it sometimes holds me back from doing things like dancing in powwows. Is this something I can come to terms with and defeat? Absolutely! The great and challenging thing is, that you’re the only one you…
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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…
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Can Metis people wear ribbon skirts or is it disrespectful ?
Can Metis people wear ribbon skirts or is it disrespectful ? Read More
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Hi Auntie! My family is half-Cherokee and not white-passing, but they were raised white and so was I. Is it appropriate to try and reconnect even though I’m totally uncultured? Thank you
Hi Auntie! My family is half-Cherokee and not white-passing, but they were raised white and so was I. Is it appropriate to try and reconnect even though I’m totally uncultured? Thank you Identity and knowing who we are is one of the most important journeys we can walk. I encourage…
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