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Stressed by the News

Hey Cousin Lael, I feel like all this news about the capitol can be stressful. Can you offer any advice? Read More

Hi Auntie! How do I gain confidence in my identity as a Native?

Hi Auntie! I’m pretty fair skinned compared to a lot of my family and it has always made me feel insecure in my identity. I’ve been called “white girl” or when I say I’m Indigenous I’m asked to “prove it.” How do I gain confidence in my identity as a…

Should I Go to School to Help Tribes?

Hi Auntie Amanda, I was reading about suicide rates in the United States and American Indians were the highest in rates. As a non-Tribal person, would it be acceptable for me to pursue a degree in psychology to help tribes? Read More

Hard to find info about my culture!

Hello Auntie, I’ve finally found what people I come from (Purépecha of Mexico)! But, I don’t know how to connect with my culture when it’s so hard to find info? I’ve tried looking online to learn but it gets dicouraging bc there’s not a lot available. Read More

Hi! I’m a biracial child (African American & Irish) that was inspired by a past teacher to learn about fancy shawl dancers. I’m an aspiring artist as well, I love drawing the shawls that I’ve seen in past powwows. Is that okay for me to do being non-native?

I’m glad you asked this question, Auntie and Uncle asked me as a Diné artist to respond to your question. Please continue to take these precautions and ask these questions, as an artist interested in another culture’s traditional art work. Good to hear that you have respect for other Native…
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