Avoiding the Friend Zone
Hey auntie, I started liking one of my close guy friends a while back but I don’t want to ruin anything what do I do? Read More
Hey Auntie, my brother and I have been arguing about washing our masks. Who’s right?
Hey Auntie, my brother and I have been arguing about washing our masks every time after we go grocery shopping. I don’t think it needs it every time, but my brother does. Who’s right? Read More
How do I deal with family members who treat me differently because I’m mixed and act ugly to my mom ugly because she’s not a tribal member?
Dear Relative, I am so sorry that your family members are not treating you well. Not being appreciated for your heritage can be difficult, especially if it’s coming from your family members who you want to love and respect. Not feeling connected to your family because of it can be…
I am 1/4th native American Indian how do I apply for tribal money
Hey there. Well, there are a couple things to keep in mind. First thing, you’ll need to register with your tribe. Second thing, not all tribes and tribal members receive dividends or revenues. So if you haven’t already registered with your tribe you’ll need to do that. Just Google your…
Is it appropriate for someone who was not brought up in native culture to seek guidance from a native elder or healer?
Dear Bianca, By asking this question I can see you have concerns. Listen to your gut…and let’s talk this through. Spirituality and seeking guidance are personal. We all connect to our beliefs and traditions uniquely. However you choose to do, is the right way for you. I can’t speak to…
HI, I want to make a Ribbon Skirt inspired mask to share my heritage and art. I want applique something on top, can it be two columns of a bldg I enter each day? be anything? Or does it have to be cultural? Can I put two coo
I love this idea! Ribbon skirts are about women being empowered and remembering our sacredness, Tala Tootoosis shares that “It’s teaching them [women] to be empowered and that they already are resilient. Women already have power. A woman is protection because she is a woman. And when you have that…
How can I find information on menstrual cycles?
Hi there! Happy to help connect you with some info. You can find more information on common questions on puberty by going to We R Native’s website and in the coming of age section. In some Tribal teachings the menstrual cycle is referred to as your ‘moon cycle’ or ‘moon…
In Maine, many native children were taken and placed in non-native families up until the 1970s. I believe my late grandmother was one of these children, but I don’t know if these records were kept. How can we reconnect when there was so much displacement?
Yes, our history of being colonized has left a dark cloud over our identities and familial ties, but the good news is that there is a large community of folks with similar stories who have got your back. I applaud you for beginning your journey of discovering more about who…
Is it ok to create the art work of another tribe? As a kid I was taught Haida art by a Haida artist and I would like to explore it more now. I am part Cree but did not grow up with the culture as my father was put into foster care during the 60’s scoop.
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…
Could spirits be trying to tell me something?
Could spirits be trying to tell me something? I’m not Native American as far as I know, but things keep happening so often that I can’t ignore it anymore! Read More