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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…
Answered by Auntie Manda
Topics: Culture and Language, Identity, Intolerance

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…
Answered by Auntie Manda
Topics: Culture and Language, Identity, Mental Health

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…
Answered by Auntie Manda
Topics: Activism, Culture and Language, Identity, Intolerance
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