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I graduated high school but am lost on what to study or where to go?

Hey There! Yes, graduating from high school and deciding what to do next is definitely one of the biggest transitions in a young person’s life. It’s no wonder you’re feeling a little lost, and probably overwhelmed. It might be hard to believe, but most people feel this way during this…

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I want to go to college and have good grades, but my family doesn’t have a lot of money. Should I still apply to schools? -Carlee

I want to go to college and have good grades, but my family doesn’t have a lot of money. Should I still apply to schools? -Carlee Carlee, even if your family doesn’t have a ton of money, you should still apply for the best schools you can get into. The…

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Topics: Activism, Education, Identity, Non-Native Allies

What’s the deal with scholarships for Natives? Hook me up.

Dear Auntie – So what’s the deal with scholarships for Natives? I hear all the time that there’s all this money for Natives to go to school. Hook me up.– David Hey David, good question! Sounds like we’re both in the same boat. I’m planning on going back to school…

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If I tell a counselor I’m depressed, what kind of questions will she ask?

One of the first things a good counselor will do is to make sure you are safe. There are different variations of the types of questions they will ask, but the majority of them will revolve around your mental health and how long you have been feeling this way. They…

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I’m moving to LA for college… How can I convince my family I’m making the right choice?

I will be graduating this June, and I thought about taking a risk and moving to LA for college. I know it’s far from home, how can I convince my family I’m making the right choice? I love it! I’m all about the healthy risk-takers in life. As a person…

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I’m thinking about dropping out of high school to help my family…Any advice??

I’m thinking about dropping out of high school to help my family with money. My mom is really struggling and sometimes she has trouble giving us the basics. Any advice?? Paul this is a tough decision to make – one that many people have considered to help their families. I…

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I’m trying so hard to get my school a Native American advisory…ideas?

I’m trying so hard to get my school a Native American advisory and I was wondering if you may have some ideas? Hey there! Thanks for writing in, I’d be glad to help. I’m not sure exactly what problems you’re running into as you’re trying to start your advisory club.…

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Topics: Activism, Education, Identity, Non-Native Allies

I hear there are threats to our water supply. What’s that mean?

Yeesh, this is a good question, but an important one to start thinking about. We know that water in Indian County is considered sacred. We use it in ceremonies and in our prayers. For us water serves as a symbol of the interconnectedness of all life. Some tribes are rich…

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Kids are getting bullied at my school, what should I do?

Kids are getting bullied at my school, what should I do? -Joe Hi Joe! Bullying is a tough, especially because it’s not always obvious when someone is getting bullied and whether it is your place to say something. But when we pay attention we know when something is not right…

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I’ve heard that college parties get out of control. What should I do?

I am graduating and going to college in less than a week. I’ve heard that college parties get out of control. What should I do? Hey Jordan… Congrats on getting into college! That’s awesome. So, what I can say about college parties is that, yes, there is definitely a party…

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I graduated high school but am lost on what to study or where to go?

I want to go to college and have good grades, but my family doesn’t have a lot of money. Should I still apply to schools? -Carlee

What’s the deal with scholarships for Natives? Hook me up.

If I tell a counselor I’m depressed, what kind of questions will she ask?

I’m moving to LA for college… How can I convince my family I’m making the right choice?

I’m thinking about dropping out of high school to help my family…Any advice??

I’m trying so hard to get my school a Native American advisory…ideas?

I hear there are threats to our water supply. What’s that mean?

Kids are getting bullied at my school, what should I do?

I’ve heard that college parties get out of control. What should I do?

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