How Do I Be a Good Stepmother?
Hi Auntie, how do I be a good stepmother to a 5 year old boy? Read More
What type of services do you provide for sexually assaulted victims?
What type of services do you provide for sexually assaulted victims? Thank you so much for reaching out! Sexual assault is a complicated issue that can bring about all sorts of different emotions and reactions, including feelings of being ashamed, guilty, and confused. So, THANK YOU for reaching out! There…
My child is thinking about suicide
The holiday season can be really hard for people. If you or a loved one are thinking about suicide there are resources that are available for you. Talk to a trusted adult like your school counselor, teacher, or family member. When someone has suicidal thoughts, it is an emergency! You…
Gifted a Headdress
Hi auntie, I was gifted a Native American headdress from my cousin who was adopted out of a Native American tribe. Is it ok for me to keep it? Read More
I’m homeless, want some assistance from my tribe, live in ca and I have a census number… How can I get some help
Thanks for writing in. I’m happy to help in any way I can. The first thing you could do would be to see if you are eligible for the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Financial Assistance and Social Services. They provide general assistance like cash to meet essential needs of…
Dear Auntie, due to adoption and colonization, could I ever be “adopted” into a tribe?
Dear Auntie, due to adoption and colonization, could I ever be “adopted” into a tribe? Read More
I have a favorite black polyester skirt, could I turn it into a ribbon skirt by adding ribbon, or are ribbon skirts always out of calico/cotton?
You do you girl! 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…
In the last 6 months I have had a bird of prey known as a "Prairie Falcoln" swooping down over my car. Last March, while sitting in my car at work, one actually landed on the roof of my car and looked at me! What does it mean?
Hello Steven, This is an interesting question. There can be many interpretations of seeing birds of prey or having them show up in your environment. Hawks are birds of prey and many Native American traditions use hawk feathers in their regalia and in ceremony’s. Hawks scan their environment from high…
Feeling Native Enough
Hello. My name is Maya. I’m half black and half Native American but I struggle with my Native American heritage. My mother has light eyes and light skin, almost white. What should I do if we both don’t feel native enough? My grandparents had more NA fts Read More
I found a rectangular white stone in southern lake Huron with 4 brown horizontal lines ground into it. I was told it was a native American artifact. Do you know what this is and the meaning behind it?
Oh, how interesting. If you could get more information from the person who told you it was a Native American artifact you could start an internet search to start narrowing things down, as there are a few tribes that surround the Great Lakes. You might also try to take a…