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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…

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Topics: Culture and Language, Identity, Intolerance, Non-Native Allies

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…

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Topics: Activism, Culture and Language, Identity

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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Topics: Culture and Language, Identity, Intolerance, Mental Health, Relationships, Sexual Health

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…

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Topics: Culture and Language, Identity, Life Tips

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…

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Topics: Culture and Language, Identity

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/…

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Topics: Culture and Language, Identity

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…

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Topics: Activism, Culture and Language, Identity, Spirituality

Dear Auntie, I’m Apache but I would like to know what tribe my ancestor is from

Dear Auntie, I’m Apache but I would like to know what tribe my ancestor is from in New Mexico. I’ve asked all my family and received little info. The ancestor is my 3rd great grandfather and there is no record of what Apache Tribe please help thanks. Hey there! Happy…

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Topics: Culture and Language, Identity

How do I find my other tribe

Dear Auntie, how do I find my other tribe? I’m Kumeyaay and also what I suspect is Apache, but I don’t know. I would love for you to answer. Thank you. Howka! Well I applaud you for beginning your journey of discovering more about who you are. Where to start?…

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Topics: Culture and Language, Identity, Spirituality

Are the Inuit people in Alaska, Native?

Are the Inuit from Alaska considered to be Native? Thanks for your question! I had to check with my friends from Alaska on this one. “Inuit” is a term used to describe culturally similar groups of people all across the Arctic, Alaska included. Inuit people live in the northern areas…

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Topics: Culture and Language, Identity, Non-Native Allies

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My cousin was taken into the foster care system

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

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

How do I go about getting tribal money?

I am wondering what tribe an ancestor is from

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

How do I stand with Standing Rock

Dear Auntie, I’m Apache but I would like to know what tribe my ancestor is from

How do I find my other tribe

Are the Inuit people in Alaska, Native?

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