Search Results

Why would the spirits of Native Americans visit me every night as a child? Every night before my parents moved us they came from my closet and would surround my bed and touch my ears or my mouth. They looked as real to me as my parents. Why???

Wow, how cool! Well, I can’t speak to your experience, only you can do this. What I can say, is that as Indigenous people, we believe that all things both inanimate and alive hold a life force or energy, especially the land we occupy. It is said that when we…

My friend made a comment about a video she’d seen of an POC dancing, and how she was shocked on how they were ACTUALLY good at dancing. When me and a friend said she sounded racist, she got mad and sat at a dif table(lunch). What do i do

Well, when we see or hear someone being intolerant of another culture, it’s good to speak up! So good on you. There are ways of doing this that might be better than others, so when you are talking to this person, I want to encourage you to be patient and…

Hello. At my college there is Native American Burial Ground Hills. I’m simply wondering if it’s considered disrespectful to stand or sit on the hills or relax. I haven’t done it because I’m worried about if it’s distasteful or not.

Well, if you don’t feel comfortable doing it, then trust your instinct. I’m a firm believer of listening to your gut. As Indigenous people, we believe that all things both inanimate and alive hold a life force or energy. So, if your gut is nudging you to stay away, I…

I’m sure you’ve been hearing about the coronavirus?

Hey there! I’m sure you’ve been hearing about the coronavirus nonstop. I just wanted to break things down very simply for you. We know the virus is spread from being in close contact with someone who is infected from their coughs or sneezes. To keep yourself healthy: Wash your hands…

Am I ‘allowed’ to follow beading tutorials on YouTube if I want to learn? I am too shy to talk to people on the Reserve. My grandmother is ‘half’ which makes me barely Native, so I struggle with identity as it is.

Yes! Absolutely. As Indigenous people, we have a very long and devastating history that has stolen so much of our culture, languages, and identity. But there’s no need for that anymore. With brave people like yourself, we can reclaim our heritage and live the lives that our ancestors gave so…

hi im ojibwe and im asking what is my native name for fast lightning

Hi there! Well, I would definitely check with an elder for this one because this may depend on what clan of Ojibwe you’re from, but I’m not sure. You can do a simple internet search, but I can’t verify whether that is correct or not. I would start by doing…

how to fap

For those of you who aren’t sure what “fap” actually means, “fap” is slang for masturbation. So, to be clear moving forward, this is a discussion about masturbation; which is completely normal. Masturbation is when a person touches his or her own genitals for pleasure. There is no evidence that…
Menu