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White kids don’t get pow wow’s

White kids don’t get pow wow’s, longhouse, and Native funerals. They keep mocking stuff that i have shown that I have made for those events. How do I make them stop? It can be hard when things you hold sacred are mocked or made fun of by others. How do…

Why do people say there weren’t horses in the plains?

Why do people say there weren’t horses in the plains when our elders say we always have had them? Great question! Horse culture is so ingrained in some of our tribe’s history, especially for plains tribes that it seems like we’ve always had them. However, horses did not arrive in…

I’m still at First Base Nation

I’m still at First Base Nation but never get ahead to second or third never home. What’s my problem? Thanks for writing in. From the tone of your question, I get the sense that this is a repeated issue, with repeated attempts, possibly not with someone you’re in a relationship…

Way of solving depression and anxiety

Hi, I’m from the Southern Ute and Jicarilla Apache tribe. I face depression and anxiety. I was wondering if you have a way of solving the depression and anxiety? Thank you so much for writing in. I commend you for following your gut to get help. There are certainly things…

I have a teacher who doesn’t know how to handle depressed kids like myself

Dear Auntie, I have a teacher who does not know how to handle depressed kids like myself. Any tips on how I can teach her? The student schooling the teacher. I love it. For starters, I want to applaud you for advocating for yourself. Not many people are self-aware enough…

Is it wrong to feel like being happy hurts?

Dear Auntie, is it wrong to feel like being happy hurts? It feels wrong. It feels forced. What can I do? Hey there! I’m so glad you wrote in. It can be really confusing when you’re giving yourself mixed messages. For starters, being open about what you’re going through by…

How do I preserve my native culture

Dear Auntie, How would I preserve my native culture, learn to speak my language and learn more about my culture/history? Hey there! I’m stoked that you’ve set the intention for learning more about your culture and where you come from. It’s important to know the community you already belong to.…
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