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Historical Trauma

To better understand historical trauma, think about boarding schools – which are one source of trauma still affecting Native youth today. Starting during the late 1800’s and lasting through the mid 1900’s, many of our grandparents and great grandparents were forced to attend government-run Indian boarding schools. At boarding schools,…
Categories: History

Historical Trauma – Steps in Healing

Many Native teens still carry historical trauma with them today. How many of us know other young people who drink or use drugs? How many of us know someone who is abusive because someone in their life abuses them? How many of us have not felt good about ourselves when…
Categories: My Culture, My Mind

History

The history of relationships between Native Americans, Europeans and other immigrants continue to affect us today. The government policies of assimilation, relocation and genocide created questions for Native Americans about their own identity and their sense of belonging in mainstream society; questions over the power they have to self-govern; questions…
Categories: History

HIV/AIDS

The Human Immunodeficiency Virus, commonly known as HIV, is spread when infected bodily fluids from one person enter another person’s body. Pre-cum, semen, vaginal fluids, blood, and breast milk are the fluids that can transmit the virus. HIV attacks the very cells which normally defend the body against illness. Eventually,…
Categories: Sexual Health, STDs

How Does Pregnancy Happen?

When a person with a penis has an orgasm (and ejaculates), millions of sperm are released within the fluid that’s often called “cum.” The more formal name is “semen.” Once a month, people with uteruses release an egg from one of their ovaries. The fallopian tube takes the egg from…
Categories: Pregnancy, Sexual Health

How to Talk to Your Health Provider About Getting Tested

You can’t assume that you, or your health care provider for that matter, would know if you had an STD as most often there are no symptoms. That’s right, you can’t tell just by “looking.” So don’t wait for your health care provider to talk to you about getting tested.…
Categories: Sexual Health, STDs

How to Talk to Your Partner About Getting Tested

Here are some tips that can help get the conversation started. It’s all about feeling confident in knowing that you are doing the right thing! Many people are happy to find out how supportive their partner can be and how this conversation can bring them closer together. Time it Right.…
Categories: Sexual Health, STDs

HPV

HPV Facts: HPV is a virus that causes genital warts Certain types of HPV can increase the risk of cervical cancer in women HPV is the most common viral STD Genital warts can be treated, but not cured There is a vaccine that can prevent the most common types of…
Categories: Sexual Health, STDs

I Think I’m Pregnant

Figuring out if you’re pregnant is not always an easy thing to do. If you aren’t planning a pregnancy, you might be worried and scared. These feelings are normal. When you’re pregnant the following things might happen: You miss a period;  You’re tired and don’t have much energy;  You might…
Categories: Pregnancy, Sexual Health

If I Go to a Clinic, Will they Tell My Parents?

If you’re 18 or older, your medical records are private according to the law. Any information that health staff receive or discuss with you at a clinic is completely confidential and cannot be shared with your parents or people you know without your permission. Regardless of your age, healthcare providers,…
Categories: Sexual Health, STDs

I’m Single and I’m Happy

Sometimes you might feel like everybody around you is in a relationship. This can be tough, especially if you feel pressure to be in a relationship. Remember: It’s O.K. to be single and happy! Everyone is different. We all want different things out of life. There are lots of good…
Categories: Dating
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