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What is hepatitis C? Should I get tested?

My parents told me I needed to get tested for hepatitis C because I used IV drugs in the past and have some home piercings and tattoos. What is it exactly? Hepatitis C is a contagious infection that affects your liver that can cause liver cancer or liver failure if it’s…

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Topics: Culture and Language, Physical Health

Can Metis people dance powwow? Specifically jingle?

Can Metis people dance powwow? Specifically jingle? Read More

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Topics: Activism, Culture and Language, Identity, Non-Native Allies

How do I start dancing jingle?

How do I start dancing jingle? Go you! The first thing I would encourage you to do is to get a mentor. This person can help guide you through all the things you’ll need to get started. They can coach you on regalia making, dancing with the traditions of style,…

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Topics: Culture and Language, Identity

I wanna make a jingle dress but need help who could I ask for help

I wanna make a jingle dress but need help who could I ask for help The first thing I would encourage you to do is to get a mentor. This person can help guide you through all the things you’ll need to get started. They can coach you on…

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Topics: Culture and Language, Identity, Spirituality

Hi Auntie, I’m a new mom and nervous about breastfeeding!

Hi Auntie, I’m going to be a teen mom and I’ve heard good and bad things about breastfeeding. I’m a bit nervous. I don’t know what to expect? Read More

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Life Tips, Physical Health, Relationships, Sexual Health

Is there any chance of pregnancy if a very few amount of sperm has gone inside vegina?

Is there any chance of pregnancy if a very few amount of sperm has gone inside vagina? If sperm has entered the vagina and contraceptives are not being used like birth control pills or the patch, there is always a chance for pregnancy. What you’re describing is called the ‘pull-out’…

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Topics: Physical Health, Relationships, Sexual Health

Setting boundaries with family…

Is it weird when your dad leaves the bathroom door open and calls you in to bring him something and you are a female? Dear Cheyenne, I am really sorry that you are feeling uncomfortable with your family member. If you feel weird or uncomfortable about it, then go with…

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Topics: Mental Health, Physical Health, Relationships, Sexual Health

Get over my light skin

I’m enrolled with my Tribe on the Yakama reservation, but I have light/white skin and it sometimes holds me back from doing things like dancing in powwows. Is this something I can come to terms with and defeat? Read More

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Culture and Language, Identity

How to enroll

Hi Auntie Amanda, my name is Ray. I recently did AncestryDNA and found out I had 53% Native. I traced back what tribe I was from it was from my mother’s side and we are Lipan Apache from Texas. My family gave me what he said is our tribe ID what do I do next? Great! What…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Culture and Language, Identity, Intolerance