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How do I deal with having to start at a new school?

It’s never easy going to a new school. There are so many variables, and enough anxiety to drive a buffalo off a cliff. That’s okay! I always believe in acknowledging the uncomfortable so we can create room to grow and strengthen ourselves. I have a few tips for helping the…

If I had depression for 6 years and I had no help, how would that affect me

Dear Feather, I am so sorry to hear that you have been experiencing depression, but really proud of you for reaching out. We get many questions about depression and anxiety, here is some information on this https://wernative.npaihb.org/ask-auntie-questions/way-of-solving-depression-and-anxiety It is really important that if you are feeling depressed that you seek…

Why do they call us Indian?

I like this question a lot. It’s not a question about how we got our name, everyone knows the failed discovery of Columbus. But the Why, to me that’s the most important question to ask. Knowing their why can help strengthen who you are. I want to preface this by…

i adopted my daughter who is native american, she is such a blessing, and she is registered with the rosebud lakota tribe, we live in georgia, i just wanted to know if they offer her health ins?

Dear Erin, You are such a great mom! A great place to start is the Indian Health Service (IHS), which is the health care system for federally recognized American Indian and Alaska Natives in the United States. IHS provides a comprehensive health service delivery system for approximately 2.2 million American…

Getting a Feather

Hello Auntie! I’m Nehiyawak and a member of the Cold Lake band of First Nations. The twist in my story is that my father is dead and my uncles are totally disconnected from our Cree heritage. My grandma still lives on the Rez in Alberta (the rest of us are…

how do i get my tribal card from Seneca?

Hey there! Happy to help. Check out this link that has the contact info for the Seneca Enrollment Department: http://sctribe.com/service/enrollment-department/ You can also download the application from this site. Looks like you’ll need your birth certificate and SSN card, plus you’ll need to fill out a family record form, which…

Ancestry.com for Indigenous People

Are you familiar with ancestry.com? I wanted to know what does it mean for indigenous americas-mexico mean? Read More
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