You can learn how to embrace your Native identity in a way that makes sense to you. We each have our own path for doing this and we can do it together.
One way you can do this is to learn how you can contribute, whether you live in or around an Indigenous community, rural or urban, whether it is your specific tribe or not. This is how we give back and create community.
We each have unique talents and gifts. These make us integral members of the community because the become a part of our communities gifts.
Indigenous identity is in large part an expression of internal character. Be willing to learn along the way. Preserving knowledge is an important part of Indigenous culture as most is passed along as first hand knowledge from traditional culture bearers.
Strengthen your spirituality. As Indigenous peoples, our relationship with Creator and creation is of the utmost importance. We extend from people who knew they were equal and integral parts of a greater whole. Keep this in mind. Remember you belong and you are an integral part of your community.
Thank you,
Uncle Jeremy
