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I’m Being Catfished!

Q: Hi Auntie, I’ve been getting a lot of messages from a man who is catfishing me and pretending to be a boy. On a daily he asks me for nudes! What should I do? Ah, I’m so sorry this is happening to you! You can immediately block this person…

Date posted: December 2, 2020

Why do I feel ashamed of my penis size and how do I boost my self confidence about it.

Hi, Thank you for reaching out about this issue. I can imagine that this is a sensitive subject, but I am sure there are others who wonder the same thing. In this society there is a lot of stigma when it comes to body image, including when there is a…

Date posted: December 2, 2020

What is the history of the Fancy Shawl Dance? Did it originate in the Northern plains states in the 1930s?

First, I would like to say that powwow in itself is Intertribally influenced by many Tribes as certain styles and dances vary by region. There are multiple stories when it comes to how certain styles or parts of powwow originated and developed. That is one of the many beautiful things…

Date posted: December 2, 2020

I’m in foster care and I’m a Native, but I want to tap into my Native side and was wondering how would I be able to do so?

Thank you for writing this question in. I would encourage you to begin by looking inward. What does being native look like to you? When you say “tap into my native side” what does that mean, and what do you imagine when you say that? I believe these questions are…

Date posted: December 2, 2020

Don’t Want to Get My Family Sick!

Hey Auntie, I’m coming back from college and I’m a little worried about coming home and getting my family sick. Read More

Date posted: November 25, 2020

My family wants to get together for Thanksgiving, but I’m worried about COVID. There’s a lot of us. Also, should Natives even be celebrating?

Hi there! These are great questions! They’ve been on my mind too. Yeah, you’re right to be thinking about how best to keep yourself and your family safe. There were over a million COVID cases reported in the past 7 days. So, there is nothing more real than that. Bottom…

Date posted: November 20, 2020

Dear Cousin Lael, my family is really opposed to getting the flu shot…

Dear Cousin Lael, my family is really opposed to getting the flu shot because they think they’ll get sick and that the government is trying to dope them. What do I say to them? Read More

Date posted: November 8, 2020

Hi! I have some First Nations ancestry – I’m not sure how much, but it’s farther back than my grandmother. I would like to know this: Is there some sort of tattoo or something that I could get to honor my ancestors without being culturally insensitive?

I am always glad to hear when people want to explore their Indigenous identity and heritage. Indigenous cultures are diverse and beautiful. But this exploration should be conducted with respect to our ancestors, past, present and future. To begin, it is important to understand who Indigenous peoples are. Across North…

Date posted: October 15, 2020

Hi Auntie! How do I be a good ally if I can’t march in a protest?

Hi Auntie! I’ve been wanting to get involved with showing my support for BLM and protest, but I don’t know how to get started. And my cousins on the rez want to support too, but can’t get to any protests. What should we do? Read More

Date posted: July 24, 2020

Hey Auntie! How do I explain the r-word to my friends?

Hey Auntie! My non-Native friends don’t see why it’s such a big deal that the R-word name has been banned. How do I explain this? Read More

Date posted: July 18, 2020

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I’m Being Catfished!

Why do I feel ashamed of my penis size and how do I boost my self confidence about it.

What is the history of the Fancy Shawl Dance? Did it originate in the Northern plains states in the 1930s?

I’m in foster care and I’m a Native, but I want to tap into my Native side and was wondering how would I be able to do so?

Don’t Want to Get My Family Sick!

My family wants to get together for Thanksgiving, but I’m worried about COVID. There’s a lot of us. Also, should Natives even be celebrating?

Dear Cousin Lael, my family is really opposed to getting the flu shot…

Hi! I have some First Nations ancestry – I’m not sure how much, but it’s farther back than my grandmother. I would like to know this: Is there some sort of tattoo or something that I could get to honor my ancestors without being culturally insensitive?

Hi Auntie! How do I be a good ally if I can’t march in a protest?

Hey Auntie! How do I explain the r-word to my friends?

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