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What is it like to get an STD test

What’s it like to get an STD test? – Ally Hey Ally! Thanks for the question because I think sometimes STD testing can get a bad rap and they shouldn’t because getting one is really easy. And, anyone who has had unprotected sex, regardless of the number of partners, is…

Date posted: March 30, 2017

Is their truth that Historical trauma could be pass down genetically? If so what can we do to heal as Native Americans?

Dear Auntie, is there truth that historical trauma could be passed down genetically? If so what can we do to heal as Native Americans? Wow. Excellent question! Historical trauma is defined as a collective, cumulative emotional wounding across generations, which is a result of some cataclysmic event. The cataclysmic events…

Date posted: March 29, 2017

Are there gay Natives?

Dear Auntie, are there gay natives? I appreciate this question and can’t help but wonder where you’re coming from and what exactly you’d like to know more about. LGBTQ, or Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transsexual, Queer people are found in every single culture in every corner of the world. An issue…

Date posted: March 27, 2017

How do I go about getting tribal money?

Dear Auntie, Hey I’m Sioux but don’t get tribal money. How do I go about that? Hey there. Well, there are a couple things to keep in mind. First thing, you’ll need to register with your tribe. Second thing, not all tribes and tribal members receive dividends. So if you…

Date posted: March 26, 2017

I am wondering what tribe an ancestor is from

Dear Auntie, I saw on a Spanish baptism record that an ancestor was from a gentile native tribe in New Mexico. I found out gentile means non-Christian. I was wondering what tribe could she be from? She was baptized at Taos pueblo I think at 1820. Where there any tribes…

Date posted: March 21, 2017

Becoming a better ally…

Hey, I’m not native but I am trying to be a better ally. Any tips? –Evangelia Hey there! Oh, these types of questions make me so happy. 🙂 I love that you want to be a better ally for Natives and there’s a lot of simple ways that you can…

Date posted: March 2, 2017

You never gave a straight answer, yes or no are Mexicans native American Indians.

You never gave a straight answer, yes or no are Mexicans Native American Indians? The American Continents of North and South were populated with indigenous people long before we were Alaska Native, First Nation, Mexican Indian or American Indian. This is my point. Tribes and bands moved across the Canadian/…

Date posted: March 2, 2017

Dear Auntie I am half Dutch Irish and Cherokee. Is it possible for me to be accepted into the Cherokee reservation?

Dear Auntie I am half Dutch Irish and Cherokee and I’m very in tuned with my Cherokee lineage and learn as much as I can about the Cherokee traditions, culture, and language. I was wondering if it’s possible for me to be accepted into the Cherokee reservation? How do I…

Date posted: February 27, 2017

How do I stand with Standing Rock

Dear Auntie, how do I stand with Standing Rock against the Dakota Access Pipeline? Well, this has been the hot topic for quite some time, especially since Trump came into office and signed two executive orders that will allow further construction on the Dakota Access Pipeline and Keystone XL. Here’s…

Date posted: February 24, 2017

Freaking out since Trump signed all of those orders

Dear Auntie, I’ve been freaking out since Trump signed all of those orders on inauguration day. Do I still have access to sexual health care? You’re definitely not alone. We have all been biting our nails to see what’s going to happen with the new administration. Many folks are worried…

Date posted: February 13, 2017