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How do I know my bf won’t hook up with other girls at powwows this summer?

Hey Auntie, my bf is going to some powwows this summer, how do I know he won’t hook up with another girl? This is something that billions of others have worried about, especially if you’re in a newer relationship…what if my partner cheats? It can be hard to be in…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Culture and Language, Life Tips, Relationships

How do I start jingle dress dancing?

Hey Auntie I always wanted to do jingle dress dancing in a powwow. How would I start? Yeah for you! So, I think the best way to start would be to make some jingle dress friends. Come with a winning smile, an open heart, and respect. Let whoever you meet…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Culture and Language, Identity

I might need summer school

Auntie, I might need to do summer school…. Is that a bad thing, and will my friends think I’m dumb? Hey there! Thanks for the question. So there are a lot of reasons why people go to summer school, like taking college credits to graduate early, or to catch up,…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Education, Life Tips

What should I do this summer?

What should I do this summer? Hey there. Good question! So when I first thought of this question, I thought, ‘Oh, well I’ve got a list of things you could do!’ But, then I thought of how rare it was for me as a teenager to actually think about what…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Activism, Education

How should I talk to my school about wearing feathers to graduation?

How should I talk to my school about wearing feathers to graduation? I recently earned feathers for my school achievements, but I am afraid of asking if I may wear them because the staff might not understand what they mean. I have read about students who were not allowed to…

Answered by Auntie Manda

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

Pot comes from Mother Earth. How can it be that bad for me?

Hey Auntie, so I live in WA where pot is legal. I’m 17 and a lot of my friends are smoking and I’m wondering since it comes from Mother Earth, how can it be that bad for me? Great question and I think one that a lot of people struggle…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Mental Health, Physical Health

I finally have the courage to become a powwow dancer. What do I do to get in shape?

Hey Auntie, I’m 20 and I finally have the courage to become a powwow dancer & I’m super excited! But I’m so nervous at the same time! What do I do to get in shape? –Anonymous Wohoo! So stoked for you! So there are actually some really cool videos that…

Answered by Auntie Manda

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

Is it okay to be jealous of kids who grew up immersed in their culture?

Dear Auntie, is it okay to be jealous of kids who grew up immersed in their culture, when mine was taken away from me at a young age? I happen to be a believer of feeling every emotion you experience, to learn from it, and then decide how it can…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Education, Identity, Intolerance, Non-Native Allies

My friend is always texting while driving. What can I say to him?

My friend is always texting while driving. He’s had a couple close calls, but always laughs it off. What can I say to him? You’re right to write in. Here are three reasons why: 1. When you send a text, it’s like driving the length of a football field without…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Intolerance, Life Tips