Search Results

I started to learn about my culture last year (ICWA) and one family member told me I carried bad medicine after an argument

I started to learn about my culture last year (ICWA) and one family member told me I carried bad medicine after an argument, they told community that I’m on drugs, I know this is just my side but I know myself. Now I’m ashamed to go to ceremony. What do…

Date posted: August 2, 2018

I have not taken a genetic test, but my family beliefs that we are from the Ojibwa tribe

Hello Auntie! I have not taken a genetic test, but my family believes that we are from the Ojibwa tribe. I am scared to learn about Ojibwa culture for fear that I will look like a pretendian and of being ridiculed. What is your advice for reconnecting? Firstly, there’s nothing…

Date posted: July 29, 2018

Hi Auntie, I am under my mother’s insurance. Is my info confidential if I wanted to get tested?

Hi Auntie, I’ve had sex with a guy and oral sex with another. I started to freak out when starting to feel sick. I feel nauseous and my throat hurts. I tested negative for strep. I am 21 but still under my mother’s insurance. Is my info confidential? Read More

Date posted: July 22, 2018

I’m a Native girl who primarily dates non-Native men.

Dear Auntie. I’m a Native girl primarily dating non-Native men. I still feel impacted by historical trauma. How can I talk to my partners about this cultural divide, if I should? It is challenging to address these complex conversations, but it is important that we have these conversations with everyone…

Date posted: July 18, 2018

I’m half native and half European. Are there resources out there to learn more about this topic?

Dear Auntie, I’m half native and half European. I’m really trying to understand if the European parts of me and my ancestors from Ireland, France, and Germany have indigenous practices. Are there resources out there to learn more about this topic? What a fun journey! Start with what’s readily available…

Date posted: July 12, 2018

Neither sides of my family accept me and treat me as if I’m “off”. What should I do?

Dear Auntie, I’m half White Mountain Apache, half Hispanic and neither sides of my family accept me and treat me as if I’m “off”. What should I do? Not being appreciated for your heritage can be difficult, especially if it’s coming from your family members who you want to love…

Date posted: July 8, 2018

Laws that protect indigenous families

I will like to know what are the laws that protect indigenous families all over the Americas? You’ll hear Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) when talking about Indigenous families in North America. This was in response to the separation and sometimes forced removal of Native children from their homes and…

Date posted: June 28, 2018

Are there still sweat lodges ?

Are there still sweat lodges available? Read More

Date posted: June 27, 2018

Feather in My Bedroom

A feather from my living room was found in my bedroom. I’m looking for the significance of such an act. Read More

Date posted: June 26, 2018

How should I help my friend stop smoking?

What a great friend you are! The good news is that people can stop smoking even though it may be hard. Cold turkey – means quitting all together Slow but Steady – slowly cutting down until you’re no longer smoking Support Groups – are especially helpful for teens. Check with…