Native Suicide Prevention Hotlines
Hey Uncle, Is there any Native lead suicide prevention hotlines out there? Read More
Yá’át’ééh. I am half Native (Navajo and Colville) and half African American. I grew up on the Colville rez and during that time I faced a lot of negativity from my tribe for being part black. I am visiting the Navajo rez this spring and I’m nervous about facing it again.
Yá’át’ééh, Way̓, Hello! Thank you for this question and reaching out for help. I’m sorry to hear that this has been your experience and continues to be something that weighs heavy on your heart. You are not alone in this experience because of the tied relationship between Native American and…
What are some beneficial traditional indigenous medicinal practices?
This is a great question. I would start by talking to your elders or family members about what is used in your tribe, as every tribe has different and various practices. A lot of this can depend on the location of the tribe, since communities generally use what plants and…
What is intimacy?
Intimacy is often found in relationships. Intimacy represents a close connection with another, rooted in trust, love, respect, comfort and safety. Without these seeds, it can be difficult for intimacy to grow. Looking at some of the forms of intimacy, there is sexual intimacy and non-romantic intimacy. Sexual intimacy is…
Why does it seem like emotional and spiritual health are lower in Native communities?
Dear Malia, What we know is that there is a strong connection between emotional and spiritual wellness that are directly tied to the history of Tribal communities. Currently, Native American communities are looking to Traditional Indigenous Knowledge (TIK) and culture to address these conditions. It becomes complicated because there are…
Embracing My Culture
Hello I’m Métis. I’ve always felt a strong connection to my native roots. Is it wrong for me to just embrace them and not Métis culture, for example I’d rather learn jingle than jigging Read More
I manage a shop that rents costumes, and I found two costume headdresses in our rental inventory. I pulled them and finally convinced the powers that be that we cannot rent these. Is there a respectful way to destroy these headdresses?
Hey! Thanks for you support! First, know there is a team of people behind you who are working on this same issue. We’ve got your back and together we can make a difference! As strongly as I can say this, ‘There is no circumstance where dressing up like someone from…
Dear Auntie, My family is falling apart due to the death of a baby in our family…
Dear Auntie, My family is falling apart due to the death of a baby in our family… Read More
Is it OK to Wear Mukluks Made by a Non-Native Person?
Hey, I need to soundboard something – I just bought a pair of mukluks locally made in northern MN, inspired by the native Cree community. The woman who creates them is not native, yet is a staple person in the northern MN community. Read More
if i’m half ute and native american, do i get 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…