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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

How can I prove my lineage without my grandmothers help and become enrolled as Mescalero?

Hi Auntie. I’m Alicia. My grandmother is my last living Mescalero relative. I have asked her many times for information about herself and her father because I would like to be enrolled as Native Mescalero. She strongly refuses to talk about our lineage. How can I prove my lineage without…

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Topics: Culture and Language, Identity, Spirituality

Why haven’t I been able to clear my mind?

Hi Auntie, why haven’t I been able to clear my mind? Hi, Thank you for asking this question. This is not an easy question to answer because there are many reasons why our minds become preoccupied with thought. I am also unclear as to what is occupying your mind. I…

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Topics: Mental Health, Physical Health, Spirituality

Indigenous Inclusion

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? Read More

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Topics: Non-Native Allies, Spirituality

Can you bead a condom?

Can you bead a condom? Read More

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Topics: Culture and Language, Life Tips, Sexual Health

I was able to track my DNA to the yaqui and apache, can I be recognized

Hi Auntie, I’m 50% native and I was able to track my native DNA to the Yaqui of the Sonora and the apache of Arizona, can I be recognized in these tribes even though I have no records since my birth mother and I were adopted? Glad to help you…

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Topics: Culture and Language, Identity

How do I get in a relationship

How do I get in a relationship? There is no easy answer to this question because there are so many ways to meet people. When trying to meet people we should consider a few things. You have to put yourself out there to meet people. This can be scary because…

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Topics: Relationships, Sexual Health

Can I get pregnant by giving head?

Can I get pregnant by giving head? Read More

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Topics: Physical Health, Relationships, Sexual Health

I have been vegan for about eight months. I have been looked down upon by the Native community. How do I approach this issue?

Question: I have been vegan for about eight months now because I know it’s best for the earth, animals, and my health. However, I have been looked down upon by the Native community because it is not traditional. How do I approach this issue? Thank you for your question. There…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Culture and Language, Identity, Mental Health, Physical Health

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

MORE FROM YOUR RELATIVES

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

How can I prove my lineage without my grandmothers help and become enrolled as Mescalero?

Why haven’t I been able to clear my mind?

Indigenous Inclusion

Can you bead a condom?

I was able to track my DNA to the yaqui and apache, can I be recognized

How do I get in a relationship

Can I get pregnant by giving head?

I have been vegan for about eight months. I have been looked down upon by the Native community. How do I approach this issue?

I want out of sex trade

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