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Is it disrespectful for non-Native people to name their children Dakota?

Is it disrespectful for non-Native people to name their children Dakota? People will have different opinions about this one. 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…

Hi Auntie Amanda, my name is Ray I recently did AncestryDNA found out I had 53% Native as 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 an amazing gift that your family had some information on what tribe you’re from. Keep asking questions, especially from the elders and I’m sure you’ll find some helpful information. Next thing, is to do your research: You can do an Internet search using your Tribes name and key…

How can I teach myself to bead/sew?

How can I teach myself to bead/sew? I’m glad you’re reaching out and looking for ways to get creative and get in touch with your traditions. Being from the Zuni tribe where we are known for our needlepoint and inlay work and pottery, I don’t know much about beading, so…

I was wondering if you could get drunk drinking mouthwash?

Hi there! I was wondering if you could get drunk drinking mouthwash. This is a great question. Yes, you can get drunk on mouthwash, but there can be serious risk of drinking mouthwash, these could be organ failure or death. The alcohol contained in mouthwash is denatured, meaning it has…

what is the difference between regular depression and high functioning depression?

What is the difference between regular depression and high functioning depression? Hello, This is a really good question. There are many types of depression that can impact one’s life. Such as, Major Depression, Persistent Depressive Disorder, Situational Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and others. There is not really a “regular”…

Can non native people use sage/cedar for spiritual practices?

Can white people/ nonnative people use sage/cedar for spiritual practices? I was taught medicine is something not to play around with. If you are unsure, or have questions please, please talk with a tribal elder or cultural leader. If using such medicine is not your cultural/ spiritual practice, traditions, way…

What does MMIW stand for?

Hey auntie, I keep seeing MMIW and I was wondering if you can explain that? Thanks! It’s to bring awareness to the disproportionate rates of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) in the US and Canada Homicide is the third leading cause of death for indigenous women ages 10 to…

Dress code in schools

My school heavily restricts what people can and can’t wear to prom. They stick by the rules that if you were born female you absolutely must wear a dress, even if you now identify as a male or if you simply would prefer to wear to wear a suit. Being…

Plastics accumulating in the ocean

I’ve heard a lot about plastics accumulating in the ocean. It seems too daunting to do anything about. I’m from a place where there’s no recycling and you can’t drink from the tap. Some things that have made me feel better: Is bringing my own bags to the store and…
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