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How do you get over the idea that you are always second or last place in everyone lives

Dear Auntie, how do you get over the idea that you are always second or last place in everyone lives around you, even though they come first in your life? I hear a lot of hurt in your question. I’m sorry that you are feeling less than you deserve to…

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Topics: Identity, Life Tips, Mental Health, Relationships

How do I preserve my native culture

Dear Auntie, How would I preserve my native culture, learn to speak my language and learn more about my culture/history? Hey there! I’m stoked that you’ve set the intention for learning more about your culture and where you come from. It’s important to know the community you already belong to.…

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Topics: Culture and Language, Identity, Spirituality

My parents are both half native but don’t look native

Hello. My name is Johnny. My question is that my parents are both half native, but don’t look native and I do. So when I tell people my race the say ‘cool’ but when they finally see my parents, they tell me in just black and white. What should I…

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Topics: Culture and Language, Identity

Dear Auntie, I want to be a pow wow dancer but I am 24 years old. Is it too late for me?

Dear Auntie, I want to be a powwow dancer but I am 24 years old. Is it too late for me? Heck no! You’ve got a long life of powwow dancing ahead of you! If it’s permission you’re looking for, you’ve got mine. 🙂 Get out there and live the…

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Topics: Culture and Language, Identity

Hello! I want to become a northern traditional dancer, but I’m not sure what is required to do so?

Hello Auntie! I want to become a northern traditional dancer, but I’m not sure what is required to do so? Do I need to get a status card/enrollment in my tribe? Yeah for you! The first thing I would encourage you to do is to get a mentor. This person…

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Topics: Culture and Language, Identity

I just did the 23 and me test and I was surprised to find out that I’m a Native American/Spanish mix. What tribe are my ancestors from?

Dear Auntie, I just did the 23andMe test hoping I could learn more about my ancestors and I was honestly surprised to find out that I’m a Native American/Spanish mix. Is there a test that I can take that will tell me what tribe my ancestors were from? Hey, that’s…

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Topics: Culture and Language, Identity

My family are decendants of the indigenous population in Oaxaca, Mexico. My teacher said I am considered native american? Is this true?

Dear Auntie, My family are descendants of indigenous people of Oaxaca Mexico. My teacher said I am considered Native American? Is this true? I am very curious!? Hey there! Thanks for the question. Well, you’re teacher is in part correct. It sounds like your descendants are indeed indigenous to the…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Culture and Language, Identity, Spirituality

My mom found my social media account, where I posted about being bi.

Dear Auntie – My mom found my ulterior social media account, where I posted about me being bi. She confronted me, while outing me to my entire family, and forced me to come out to my friends. None of them accept me. I was and am depressed and suicidal. Help?…

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Topics: 2SLGBTQ, Identity

Are there Natives in Alaska?

Dear Auntie, Are there Natives in Alaska? I’m glad you wrote in. If you don’t know something…it’s good to ask. To answer your question, yes, there are Indigenous people in Alaska. There are 229 federally recognized tribes in Alaska, while there are 562 federally recognized tribes overall in the United…

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

What types of Natives are there?

What types of natives are there? What is a pow-wow? There are 573 federally recognized tribes in the US. You may hear different names used to describe these indigenous people like; tribes, nations, bands, pueblos, communities, and native villages. There are about 229 tribes in Alaska, while 344 are located…

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Topics: Culture and Language, Identity

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How do you get over the idea that you are always second or last place in everyone lives

How do I preserve my native culture

My parents are both half native but don’t look native

Dear Auntie, I want to be a pow wow dancer but I am 24 years old. Is it too late for me?

Hello! I want to become a northern traditional dancer, but I’m not sure what is required to do so?

I just did the 23 and me test and I was surprised to find out that I’m a Native American/Spanish mix. What tribe are my ancestors from?

My family are decendants of the indigenous population in Oaxaca, Mexico. My teacher said I am considered native american? Is this true?

My mom found my social media account, where I posted about being bi.

Are there Natives in Alaska?

What types of Natives are there?

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