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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…

Answered by Auntie Manda

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

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…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Culture and Language, Identity

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…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Culture and Language, Identity, Spirituality

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…

Answered by Uncle Paige

Topics: Activism, Culture and Language, Identity, Spirituality

What kinds of things is it acceptable for white people to wear or own that aren’t appropriation?

As far as I know for sure, I’m a typical white american, but I want to be respectful of Native American traditions while still appreciating native art. What kinds of things is it acceptable for white people to wear or own that aren’t appropriation? Thank you for posing this question.…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Identity, Non-Native Allies

Hi, I’m not sure how to do this but I need help looking for mental guidance.

Hi, I’m not sure how to do this but I need help looking for mental guidance. I have trouble keeping up with everything and I have a huge disconnect with everyone since recently. I want to get help but without my parents knowing please, thank you. Huge kudos for writing…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Identity, Mental Health

I’m 13 is it ok to cuddle with my aunt in the bed

Is it ok to cuddle with my aunt in bed? No. Certainly not in the way that you are implying. You’ll find that many tribes have warnings against this. Like the Zuni Koyemshi, or mud head dancers. Their facial figures are distorted and over exaggerated, as they are the result…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Culture and Language, Identity, Intolerance

I have a crush, he’s white and he thinks he’s from the hood. What do I do?

I have a crush, he’s white and he thinks he’s from the hood. What do I do? I guess it all depends on if you dig it, or not. 🙂 Clearly you like him, but perhaps there are some things he does that rubs you the wrong way. You can…

Answered by Uncle Paige

Topics: Identity, Intolerance, Mental Health, Non-Native Allies, Relationships

Hi, I’m from Australia and was wondering what a name for ‘baby girl’ would be.

Hi. I’m from Australia and was wondering what a name for ‘baby girl’ would be. Hi from Turtle Island!! This is a great question. In the United States (what the indigenous people call Turtle Island) there are 573 federally recognized tribes in the lower 48 states, 223 village communities in…

Answered by Auntie Manda

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

Hey auntie, I’m Native and European, what should I do when people call me a “half breed”

Hey auntie, I’m Native and European, what should I do when people call me a “half breed”? How do you feel about it? It’s always a good to think hard about exactly how you feel about things. I say this because when you get to the point of being comfortable talking…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Culture and Language, Identity

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

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?

How can I teach myself to bead/sew?

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

What kinds of things is it acceptable for white people to wear or own that aren’t appropriation?

Hi, I’m not sure how to do this but I need help looking for mental guidance.

I’m 13 is it ok to cuddle with my aunt in the bed

I have a crush, he’s white and he thinks he’s from the hood. What do I do?

Hi, I’m from Australia and was wondering what a name for ‘baby girl’ would be.

Hey auntie, I’m Native and European, what should I do when people call me a “half breed”

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