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How can I get a Native American name?

Dear relative, Thanks for reaching out. Being Native means different things to each person. There are 573 federally recognized tribes in the lower 48 states, 223 village communities in Alaska and the Hawaiian Islands; each with its own identity, culture, with over 300 languages. For some, it means that they…

Date posted: January 28, 2021

Hey Auntie, can you please explain the difference between the two vaccines? If I get it, I’m still not convinced, do I still have to wear a mask in public?

Thanks for the question! Yes, I get the if part. Indigenous people have a long and dark history with the healthcare system, so if you’re feeling that, acknowledge it, you’re not making it up. It’s been passed down to you. Once you’ve done that, then think about how you’re going…

Date posted: January 22, 2021

Dear Auntie, my Auntie was just diagnosed with cervical cancer and I want to get involved with spreading awareness. She mentioned that January is cervical cancer awareness month. What can I do?

What an awesome niece you are! I’ve got some great things that you can do… Wear turquoise on Turquoise Tuesday, January 19th and share on social media using #TurquoiseTuesday to show your support for cervical cancer awareness in Indian Country Get Screened Talk to your healthcare provider about cervical cancer…

Date posted: January 15, 2021

Hey Cousin Lael, I feel like all this news about the capitol can be stressful. Can you offer any advice?

Date posted: January 10, 2021

I’m in foster care and I’m a Native, but I want to tap into my Native side and was wondering how would I be able to do so?

Thank you for writing this question in. I would encourage you to begin by looking inward. What does being native look like to you? When you say “tap into my native side” what does that mean, and what do you imagine when you say that? I believe these questions are…

Date posted: December 24, 2020

Dear Auntie, what are you grateful for this year?

I love this question! In reflecting back on this crazy year, one thing that stuck with me was when we first started hearing and preparing for COVID, I, probably alongside most of the world, was looking at the world infection maps. Maps that showed varying sizes of red dots indicating…

Date posted: December 18, 2020

Hi Auntie! I’m pretty fair skinned compared to a lot of my family and it has always made me feel insecure in my identity. I’ve been called “white girl” or when I say I’m Indigenous I’m asked to “prove it.” How do I gain confidence in my identity as a Native?

Hi there, Thanks for reaching out! I answered a question similar to yours recently. Check it out and let me know if you need any more help: www.wernative.org/ask-auntie-questions/get-over-my-light-skin? Best of luck on your journey, Auntie Manda

Date posted: December 16, 2020

Hi Auntie Amanda, I was reading about suicide rates in the United States and Native Americans were the highest in rates. As a Caucasian person, would it be acceptable for me to pursue a degree in psychology to help tribes?

Hi there, Thanks for reaching out. It’s important to know about these topics, and to approach them in a respectful way. It is true that Native American communities have high rates of suicide. The Center for Disease Control found that from 1999 to 2017 the suicide rate for American Indian…

Date posted: December 16, 2020

I like my auntie my mum’s sister and I talk too much but I think she’s annoyed of me so what should I do how often should I speak to her and she’s my favorite aunt.

Hey there! Thanks for writing in. It’s good to be aware of how people react to what we do and say. These are called interpersonal skills. When we take a moment to think about them, or reach out to others to get their insight we build upon these skills. Throughout…

Date posted: December 16, 2020

Dear Auntie, I’m still a virgin but my boyfriend isn’t. We’ve been together for a long time and I think I’m ready, but I’m scared. What do I do? Will it hurt? How do I prepare myself?

Hey there, I’m so glad you wrote in. It’s normal to feel excited or anxious when thinking about having sex for the first time. Just remember that there’s no right or wrong time to start having sex – it varies for each person. A good first step is to talk…

Date posted: December 12, 2020

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How can I get a Native American name?

Hey Auntie, can you please explain the difference between the two vaccines? If I get it, I’m still not convinced, do I still have to wear a mask in public?

Dear Auntie, my Auntie was just diagnosed with cervical cancer and I want to get involved with spreading awareness. She mentioned that January is cervical cancer awareness month. What can I do?

Hey Cousin Lael, I feel like all this news about the capitol can be stressful. Can you offer any advice?

I’m in foster care and I’m a Native, but I want to tap into my Native side and was wondering how would I be able to do so?

Dear Auntie, what are you grateful for this year?

Hi Auntie! I’m pretty fair skinned compared to a lot of my family and it has always made me feel insecure in my identity. I’ve been called “white girl” or when I say I’m Indigenous I’m asked to “prove it.” How do I gain confidence in my identity as a Native?

Hi Auntie Amanda, I was reading about suicide rates in the United States and Native Americans were the highest in rates. As a Caucasian person, would it be acceptable for me to pursue a degree in psychology to help tribes?

I like my auntie my mum’s sister and I talk too much but I think she’s annoyed of me so what should I do how often should I speak to her and she’s my favorite aunt.

Dear Auntie, I’m still a virgin but my boyfriend isn’t. We’ve been together for a long time and I think I’m ready, but I’m scared. What do I do? Will it hurt? How do I prepare myself?

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