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How do I earn more credits in High School?

Dear Auntie, How do I earn more credits in high school? So first thing you’re going to want to do is talk to your school counselor. They can look up the classes you have currently completed, those you may have to repeat, and those you are missing. There are a…

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What are some tips for following through with your New Year’s Resolution

Dear Auntie, I get so excited to set my New Year’s resolutions and always feel like I’m going to do it, but then I never actually do. Got any tips for following through? Well, I can say that you are not alone. About 75% of people who make New Years…

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How do I get motivated

Hey Auntie, my name is Kevin. Right now I am currently attending classes for my GED and I’m lacking motivation for moving forward in A LOT of things. What kind of advise do you have for strictening ones own daily schedule to make motivational levels rise? Hey Kevin! Yeah, it…

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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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My mom thinks my dreams are stupid

Dear Auntie, My mom thinks my dreams are stupid and irrational just because I want to start a youtube channel or get into a student exchange program. She made a disgusted face when I told her what I want to be, or anything i think of which i really like.…

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He’s obsessing on and harassing me

Hey Auntie, I’m 19 and work for my tribe doing home visits. This one guy I work with started to grow increasingly obsessive with me. He told me that in the afternoon we would be riding alone together. At the last minute I asked another girl to join us. At…

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My ex is depressed and suicidal, help!

Hi Auntie. I’ve recently started talking to my ex, to see if he’s doing okay, only to find out that he’s depressed and suicidal. I’m scared because he’s thought about suicide lately and I don’t want to lose him. Help. You’re doing the right thing now by reaching out. You…

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I really just need to talk to someone about "Indian Costumes"

Dear Auntie, I really just needed to talk to someone who could understand about this. I have an older Native Woman I really respected comment on a post of mine about “Indian costumes.” She told me she thinks there is nothing wrong with them and it isn’t fair for me…

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My doctor suggested medication for depression and anxiety

Dear Auntie, I recently went to the doctor and he suggested putting me on medication for my depression and anxiety. I really need the help but I’m scared to be on medication. Counseling works for me but I’ve had issues getting back into counseling, I’m wondering if I should stick…

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Kids are getting bullied at my school, what should I do?

Kids are getting bullied at my school, what should I do? Joe Hi Joe! Bullying is a tough, especially because it’s not always obvious when someone is getting bullied and whether it is your place to say something. But when we pay attention, we know when something is not right…

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