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What does MMIW stand for?

Hey auntie, I keep seeing MMIW and I was wondering if you can explain that? Thanks! It’s to bring awareness to the disproportionate rates of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) in the US and Canada Homicide is the third leading cause of death for indigenous women ages 10 to…

Date posted: April 29, 2019

Plastics accumulating in the ocean

I’ve heard a lot about plastics accumulating in the ocean. It seems too daunting to do anything about. I’m from a place where there’s no recycling and you can’t drink from the tap. Some things that have made me feel better: Is bringing my own bags to the store and…

Date posted: April 12, 2019

What kinds of tribally made things are acceptable for non-native people to wear or own?

As far as I know for sure, I’m a typical Caucasian American, but I want to be respectful of Native American traditions while still appreciating native art. What kinds of things are acceptable for non-Native people to wear or own that aren’t misrepresenting? Thank you for asking this question! I’ll…

Date posted: February 24, 2019

Hi, I’m not sure how to do this but I need help looking for mental guidance.

Hi, I’m not sure how to do this but I need help looking for mental guidance. I have trouble keeping up with everything and I have a huge disconnect with everyone since recently. I want to get help but without my parents knowing please, thank you. Huge kudos for writing…

Date posted: February 21, 2019

I’m 13 is it ok to cuddle with my aunt in the bed

Is it ok to cuddle with my aunt in bed? No. Certainly not in the way that you are implying. You’ll find that many tribes have warnings against this. Like the Zuni Koyemshi, or mud head dancers. Their facial figures are distorted and over exaggerated, as they are the result…

Date posted: February 20, 2019

My friend has started to idolized a YouTuber who is a literally a walking skeleton…

Question: My friend has started to idolized a YouTuber named Eugenia who is a literal walking skeleton and wants to be like her. How do I help my friend? What an amazing friend you are to be concerned about your friend. If you are feeling concerned about her health it…

Date posted: February 9, 2019

I have a crush, he’s white and he thinks he’s from the hood. What do I do?

I have a crush, he’s white and he thinks he’s from the hood. What do I do? I guess it all depends on if you dig it, or not. 🙂 Clearly you like him, but perhaps there are some things he does that rubs you the wrong way. You can…

Date posted: February 8, 2019

Hi, I’m from Australia and was wondering what a name for ‘baby girl’ would be.

Hi. I’m from Australia and was wondering what a name for ‘baby girl’ would be. Hi from Turtle Island!! This is a great question. In the United States (what the indigenous people call Turtle Island) there are 573 federally recognized tribes in the lower 48 states, 223 village communities in…

Date posted: February 7, 2019

My boyfriend has paintings of naked (or almost naked) pictures over his entire house.

My boyfriend has paintings of naked (or almost naked) pictures over his entire house, a playboy calender on his wall. When I was on his computer the other day I saw that he had 20+ pictures of naked on his computer. How can I tell him they make me hurt?…

Date posted: February 4, 2019

Hey auntie, what should I do when people call me a “half breed”?

Hey auntie, I’m Native and European, what should I do when people call me a “half breed” Read More

Date posted: February 3, 2019