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does Blackfoot Indian tribe get money?

Hey there! Well, there are a couple things to keep in mind. First thing, you’ll need to register with your tribe, if you haven’t already to receive any services. Second thing, not all tribes and tribal members receive dividends or revenues. To register: Check out your tribes official website (http://blackfeetnation.com/tribaldirectory/)…
Answered by Auntie Manda
Topics: Culture and Language, Identity

I’m 1/4 Cherokee Indian and my dad is half Cherokee Indian both my parents are dead and I would like to follow I brought my Indian Heritage and find out exactly what I have to do in order to apply in order to apply and prove my Indian heritage site to get sponsored we are intelligent as American Indians how do I do this heritage

Hello Relative! It’s great to hear about you wanting to connect with your heritage. I’m happy to help in this process. The easiest thing to start with would be to do an Internet search. I looked up Cherokee Enrollment and was able to find an application, which does require you…
Answered by Auntie Manda
Topics: Culture and Language, Identity

I’m non-binary and I named myself after a book character, when I was thinking back on the book I remember that at the end the main character had small bird feathers intertwined with her braid and I’m scared I named myself after someone who has appropriated from native culture, fictional or not.

Hi there! Thanks so much for writing in! From what I can gather, there’s a couple of things to talk about in your question: affirming your gender-identity, the use of feathers, and cultural appropriation. Let’s go in that order. To start, I would affirm that taking a name for yourself,…
Answered by Auntie Manda
Topics: Culture and Language, Identity, Non-Native Allies

what is guided meditation?

Guided meditation describes a type of meditation led by a teacher, in person or via audio or video.[1] Sometimes called guided imagery or visualization, with this method of meditation you form mental images of places or situations you find relaxing. You try to use as many senses as possible, such…
Answered by Auntie Manda
Topics: Identity, Mental Health, Spirituality

Is this like a suicide text thing?

Dear relative, Thank you for writing in. The Ask Auntie site is not a crisis line and we don’t monitor it 24/7. If you or a loved one are thinking about suicide or in crisis there are resources that are available for you. You can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255…
Answered by Auntie Manda
Topics: Identity, Mental Health
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