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My doctor suggested medication for depression and anxiety

Dear Auntie, I recently went to the doctor and he suggested putting me on medication for my depression and anxiety. I really need the help but I’m scared to be on medication. Counseling works for me but I’ve had issues getting back into counseling, I’m wondering if I should stick…

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Topics: Identity, Mental Health

How should I tell my parents I am pregnant?

Hey Auntie, I am 19 years old and found out I was pregnant when I was around 5 weeks. I am currently 3 months pregnant and still haven’t told my parents. They are separated and I am scared to tell them because I don’t know how they will react. I…

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Topics: Identity, Mental Health, Physical Health, Relationships, Sexual Health

Introducing Auntie Amanda

Hi everyone…it’s been awhile since I’ve done a video telling you more about myself. So for starters, I’m from the Zuni Pueblo in NM, which is a matrilineal tribe, meaning the family is traced back through the woman’s side and basically, she’s the boss. I have three brothers; I’m the…

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Topics: 2SLGBTQ, Activism, Culture and Language, Education, Identity, Intolerance, Life Tips, Mental Health, Non-Native Allies, Physical Health, Relationships, Sexual Health, Spirituality

My parent doesn’t listen, I have no clue what to do

Dear Auntie, what do you recommend to do if you have talked to a parent about serious issues that your feeling inside, but they never really help try to make a change? It’s almost like it goes in one ear and out the other, and I have no clue what…

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Topics: Identity, Mental Health

Why am I ugly?

Dear Auntie, Why am I ugly? Thanks for writing in. The matter-of-fact way you wrote your question leads me to think you really believe this. Somehow the idea of you being ‘ugly’ has crept into your belief system. How did that happen? A lot of what we believe to be…

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Topics: Identity, Mental Health, Physical Health

How do I start jingle dress dancing?

Hey Auntie I always wanted to do jingle dress dancing in a powwow. How would I start? Yeah for you! So, I think the best way to start would be to make some jingle dress friends. Come with a winning smile, an open heart, and respect. Let whoever you meet…

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Topics: Culture and Language, Identity

How should I talk to my school about wearing feathers to graduation?

How should I talk to my school about wearing feathers to graduation? I recently earned feathers for my school achievements, but I am afraid of asking if I may wear them because the staff might not understand what they mean. I have read about students who were not allowed to…

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Topics: Activism, Culture and Language, Identity, Mental Health, Non-Native Allies, Spirituality

I finally have the courage to become a powwow dancer. What do I do to get in shape?

Hey Auntie, I’m 20 and I finally have the courage to become a powwow dancer & I’m super excited! But I’m so nervous at the same time! What do I do to get in shape? –Anonymous Wohoo! So stoked for you! So there are actually some really cool videos that…

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Topics: Culture and Language, Identity, Physical Health, Spirituality

Is it okay to be jealous of kids who grew up immersed in their culture?

Dear Auntie, is it okay to be jealous of kids who grew up immersed in their culture, when mine was taken away from me at a young age? I happen to be a believer of feeling every emotion you experience, to learn from it, and then decide how it can…

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

How can I be a healthy and productive Native person, when my community does not value me?

Dear Auntie, my family is unashamedly assimilated, I fall below blood quantum, and I have light skin and do not look native. I identify myself only as native, but am struggling with self-harm because my tribe will not recognize me as a tribal citizen. How can I be a healthy…

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

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My doctor suggested medication for depression and anxiety

How should I tell my parents I am pregnant?

Introducing Auntie Amanda

My parent doesn’t listen, I have no clue what to do

Why am I ugly?

How do I start jingle dress dancing?

How should I talk to my school about wearing feathers to graduation?

I finally have the courage to become a powwow dancer. What do I do to get in shape?

Is it okay to be jealous of kids who grew up immersed in their culture?

How can I be a healthy and productive Native person, when my community does not value me?

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