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Kinship Blues

“So… how much Native are you?” The dreaded question every Tribal person has been asked. Blood quantum or “how much Native blood you have” is a concept that has been with us for many years, but have you ever wondered where it comes from? The idea of blood quantum was…
Categories: Identity and Native Pride, My Culture

What Is Tribal Consultation?

Tribes are nations that have the right to make decisions about how they govern and protect their people on tribal lands. This right is called “tribal sovereignty.” Tribal sovereignty isn’t a right that the federal government “gave” to tribes; it is something we have always possessed. One way the federal…
Categories: Identity and Native Pride, My Culture, Sovereignty

Self-Compassion

Treating ourselves with compassion can have a big impact on the quality of our lives, our relationships, and our wellbeing. But sometimes it can be challenging to be kind to ourselves, and thoughts like “you’re a failure” or “no one likes you” may creep in. Practicing self-compassion is one way…
Categories: Building Mental Resilience, Cultivating Good Mental Health, My Mind

Chickasaw Spaceman

John Herrington, born in Wetumka, Oklahoma, is an enrolled member of the Chickasaw Nation. Neither of his parents graduated from college, and he dropped out after receiving a 1.72 GPA. After that, John decided he’d rather tool around Colorado climbing rocks and working on a crew that built Interstate 70.…
Categories: Education, Identity and Native Pride, My Culture

Indigenous Comic Books

Comics and cartoons have existed for centuries, but it wasn’t until the arrival of Superman in 1938 that comic books soared to popularity in the U.S. For many decades, Indigenous people weren’t well represented in comic books, but that’s no longer the case. In fact, many Indigenous storytellers today are…
Categories: Identity and Native Pride, My Culture

Protect Your Peace from Toxic Relationships

What does it mean to protect your peace? Protecting your peace means caring for and safeguarding your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual self – in ways that you define for yourself. Protecting your peace is a personal journey, where ultimately you make the decisions and set boundaries for yourself that…
Categories: My Relationships, Unhealthy Relationships

Reclaiming Our Stories Through Media and Film

As Indigenous people, we know that storytelling is a powerful teaching tool. Stories can introduce us to new ideas and shape our thoughts and feelings about the world. They can also inform our opinions about important political topics, places we’ve never been, and groups of people we’ve never met. But…
Categories: Identity and Native Pride, My Culture

Indigenous Star Stories

When you look up at the night’s sky, what do you see? Some of us have grown up with the knowledge of our star stories. We may look up at the night sky and think of a story we learned from our relative or a friend. Others of us may…
Categories: My Culture, Traditional Stories and Teachings

Native Crisis Text Line

Sometimes things are too overwhelming to deal with alone. If you need to advice from a trained counselor, simply text the word “NATIVE” to 741741. You will be immediately connected with a crisis counselor. Having a trusted support 24/7 is important during these tough times. Don’t hesitate to reach out. All support and…

IndigiLOVE Campaign

IndigiLOVE is a campaign designed by tribal youth to spread positivity, share self-care tips, build mental strength, and encourage youth to reach out for help when needed. Through honest poetry, filmmaking, and visual art, IndigiLOVE offers valuable lessons about self-care, effectively managing our mental health, and reaching out for help.…
Categories: IndigiLOVE

Substance Misuse

Substance misuse is a health issue that impacts many people. It is not a weakness or mark of bad character. It can happen to anyone. People who misuse substances are often surprised by the ways drugs or alcohol crept into their lives and became an issue. The reason for this…
Categories: My Body, Substance Abuse
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