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Do you have advice on how to cope or get through tough times

Two things have been tremendously helpful in maintaining stability in my mental/emotional health and getting through hard times. First has been my relationship with Creator. I look for Creator everywhere, and I find it within everything, animals, people, growing things. ...Read More

By: Guest Relative Jeremy Fields

Date added: 03/17/24

I feel like I don’t belong in my tribe

As someone who supports urban natives and advocates for their well-being, I understand the complexity of your situation and the sense of disconnection you're experiencing. It can be challenging to navigate one's identity and sense of belonging, especially when cultural ...Read More

By: Guest Relative Sutton King

Date added: 03/10/24

Will my dad disown me if he finds out I’m bi?

Will my dad disown me if he finds out I'm bi? He's very homophobic and I've heard him say that being queer is a sickness. I know he loves me a lot even though I'm the problem child. Will I ...Read More

By: Guest Relative Quinn Christopherson

Date added: 02/18/24

What are some hygienic practices for genitalia, especially for those that live in rural areas with no running water?

Dear Tojan/Toska (Tow-Jhawn/Tow-Skah), This is a great question, and I applaud you for asking! If we are living in an area with little to no water access it’s important to understand how to take care of our bodies. I’ve reached ...Read More

By: Collins Fields Guest Relative

Date added: 02/10/24

What are the best resources for learning your native language?

Hello and good day, Befriending local speakers/elders is a great way to begin to learn as they can help you absorb the language in its spoken form. Common phrases, sentences, questions that can be used conversationally, keep the language useful ...Read More

By: Guest Relative Jeremy Fields

Date added: 01/26/24

Hello relatives. I wanted to take this moment and acknowledge the big life events that are happening in our world right now.

Hello relatives. I wanted to take this moment and acknowledge the big life events that are happening in our world right now. There is this collective outreach that is taking place.  Young people want to talk about what they are ...Read More

By: Auntie Manda

Date added: 12/21/23

How do I fully embrace my native identity without any of the essentials?

If you live in or around an indigenous community, rural or urban, wether it is your specific tribe or not, learn to contribute. We each have unique talents and gifts and these make us integral members of the community. Indigenous ...Read More

By: Guest Relative Jeremy Fields

Date added: 12/2/23

How do I get past this feeling of not belonging anywhere?

Hey there, Auntie Sutton here. Thanks for submitting your question “How do I get past this feeling of not belonging anywhere?”- I hear you. Feeling like you don't quite fit in can be tough. But let me share something with ...Read More

By: Guest Relative Sutton King

Date added: 11/25/23

What advice do you have to connect with my culture?

I think we’re connecting with our culture every time we dance or sing or bead, carve. I think were connecting with our culture every time we spend time with our family or friends and when were in nature. I would ...Read More

By: Guest Relative Quinn Christopherson

Date added: 11/18/23

Where can I learn to make pow wow dance outfit?

Dear Tojan/Toska (Tow-Jhawn/Tow-Skah),  What a great question. In this day and age we are at a great advantage to all the helpful information that is provided to us by the click of a button! Some great places I’ve found to ...Read More

By: Collins Fields Guest Relative

Date added: 11/9/23

What is the key to a good life?

Thanks for writing in, this is a great question that I think we all ask ourselves at some point. To me, living a good life is all about the people you’re around, and your community you build. So no matter ...Read More

By: Guest Relative Quinn Christopherson

Date added: 10/4/23

What advice would I give to my younger self about relationships?

Ahooo, what's going on. Okay, what advice would I give my younger self as it pertains to relationships or sex? First one is you don't have to rush. Don't worry, I know you got all this pressure from everybody saying ...Read More

By: Dallas Goldtooth Guest Relative

Date added: 10/4/23

My momma is really homophobic, and I asked her once what she would do if I came out to her. She said she would kick me out and disown me. My dad is pretty homophobic too, and I’m really scared of the finding out on accident that I’m bisexual. Can you help me think of a plan if they do find out?

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