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Chickasaw Spaceman

John Herrington, born in Wetumka, Oklahoma, is an enrolled member of the Chickasaw Nation. Neither of his parents graduated from college, and he dropped out after receiving a 1.72 GPA. After that, John decided he’d rather tool around Colorado climbing rocks and working on a crew that built Interstate 70.…
Categories: Education, Identity and Native Pride, My Culture

Lateral Violence

What is Lateral Violence? Lateral violence- also called internalized colonialism or horizontal violence- happens when people who have been oppressed for a long time feel so powerless that rather than fighting back against their oppressor, they unleash their fear, anger, and frustration against their own community members. For Indigenous communities,…
Categories: Abuse and Violence, My Relationships, Unhealthy Relationships

Indigenous Comic Books

Comics and cartoons have existed for centuries, but it wasn’t until the arrival of Superman in 1938 that comic books soared to popularity in the U.S. For many decades, Indigenous people weren’t well represented in comic books, but that’s no longer the case. In fact, many Indigenous storytellers today are…
Categories: Identity and Native Pride, My Culture

Protect Your Peace from Toxic Relationships

What does it mean to protect your peace? Protecting your peace means caring for and safeguarding your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual self – in ways that you define for yourself. Protecting your peace is a personal journey, where ultimately you make the decisions and set boundaries for yourself that…
Categories: My Relationships, Unhealthy Relationships

Reclaiming Our Stories Through Media and Film

As Indigenous people, we know that storytelling is a powerful teaching tool. Stories can introduce us to new ideas and shape our thoughts and feelings about the world. They can also inform our opinions about important political topics, places we’ve never been, and groups of people we’ve never met. But…
Categories: Identity and Native Pride, My Culture

Indigenous Star Stories

When you look up at the night’s sky, what do you see? Some of us have grown up with the knowledge of our star stories. We may look up at the night sky and think of a story we learned from our relative or a friend. Others of us may…
Categories: My Culture, Traditional Stories and Teachings

Native Crisis Text Line

Sometimes things are too overwhelming to deal with alone. If you need to advice from a trained counselor, simply text the word “NATIVE” to 741741. You will be immediately connected with a crisis counselor. Having a trusted support 24/7 is important during these tough times. Don’t hesitate to reach out. All support and…

IndigiLOVE Campaign

IndigiLOVE is a campaign designed by tribal youth to spread positivity, share self-care tips, build mental strength, and encourage youth to reach out for help when needed. Through honest poetry, filmmaking, and visual art, IndigiLOVE offers valuable lessons about self-care, effectively managing our mental health, and reaching out for help.…
Categories: IndigiLOVE

Substance Misuse

Substance misuse is a health issue that impacts many people. It is not a weakness or mark of bad character. It can happen to anyone. People who misuse substances are often surprised by the ways drugs or alcohol crept into their lives and became an issue. The reason for this…
Categories: My Body, Substance Abuse

Supporting A Loved One

It can be painful watching those we love struggle. We may feel out of control, helpless, scared, and not sure what to do. Have you ever found yourself in this situation? Whether your loved one’s pain is a result of addiction, health issues, depression, or even current states of the world,…
Categories: Family, Friendships, My Relationships

Why Do I Keep Saying “Yes?”

You have done it again! You’ve said ‘yes’ to something you don’t really want to do, or you just don’t have the time to do. There are countless reasons why we make ourselves available to do things that we don’t want to do. In some instances, we want to be…
Categories: Building Mental Resilience, My Mind

Coping with Stress

Everyone feels stressed at times, but stress is not always bad. Sometimes short-term stress can be positive. For example, feeling your heart rate and breathing increase right before you play a big game can help you focus and get your body ready to be active. However, stress that lasts for…
Categories: Building Mental Resilience, My Mind
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