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What is FAFSA

Hi Auntie, what is FAFSA? I’m looking into scholarships but that’s all I see everywhere. Can you help? Good question! What’s FAFSA? So FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid, which is run by the US Department of Education. Once you’ve been accepted to a school, this will…

How do I start a Community Garden?

Dear Auntie, how do I start a community garden? Fun question! I would love to be a part of this. I love gardening. My family in Zuni used to have the most awesome waffle garden when I was growing up. I remember helping to build up the mud walls for…

I’m having trouble sleeping, what can I do?

Hey Auntie, I’m 17 years old and I live a very active lifestyle. Sometimes I wake up at the middle of the night and can’t go back to sleep. I sometimes stay up all night. What can I do to get some rest? Great question! So there are basically three…

My cousin was taken into the foster care system

My little cousin was taken into the foster care system last week and I feel really bad about it. What will happen to her? And what should I do? I’m so glad you wrote you. I can imagine this is a hard time for you, your family, and especially your…

Hey, what’s it mean to be a We R Native Ambassador? How do I apply?

Hey, what’s it mean to be a We R Native Ambassador? How do I apply? Great question! Who are the We R Native Ambassadors? We R Native ambassadors are Native youth ages 15-24 who want to make a positive impact on their communities. They are the heart and soul of…

I want to write an essay on how i was a drug affected kid

I want to write an essay on how i was a drug affected kid but i don’t know how to start it off, can you help me? I’m happy to help, especially with something that is so personal to you. I’m a little conflicted on which way to advise you…

What is the best birth control?

Dear Auntie, what is the best birth control? Well, there are a lot of really great safe and effective options for preventing pregnancy, as well as methods to keep us safe from STDs. Unfortunately, there’s not one method that works for everyone. This is because our bodies are unique and…

I am a foster youth what resources are available to me?

Dear Auntie, I am a foster youth and I heard there are resources for kids who were or are in foster care for school or skills… what resources are available to me? Absolutely! This is a great question I think a lot of people can benefit from. Here are some…
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