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I have a teacher who doesn’t know how to handle depressed kids like myself

Dear Auntie, I have a teacher who does not know how to handle depressed kids like myself. Any tips on how I can teach her? The student schooling the teacher. I love it. For starters, I want to applaud you for advocating for yourself. Not many people are self-aware enough…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Identity, Mental Health, Non-Native Allies

I have wanted to undergo a gender reassignment surgery, but I’m worried that it will conflict with my beliefs

Hello Auntie, I’m struggling to balance my traditional ways and my non-traditional ways. I am going through a transformation phase in my life. I have wanted to undergo a gender reassignment surgery, but I’m worried that it will conflict with my beliefs. Hey there. I’m so glad you wrote in.…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: 2SLGBTQ, Culture and Language, Identity, Physical Health, Sexual Health, Spirituality

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…

Answered by Auntie Manda

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.…

Answered by Auntie Manda

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…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Culture and Language, Identity

I don’t know whether I should break up with my girlfriend

I don’t know whether I should break up with my girlfriend or not because she is very attached to me. It would destroy her, but I don’t feel happy. It is very boring. There’s a lot of power in asking questions of yourself. Let’s break this down to its simplest…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Life Tips, Mental Health, Relationships

There’s a lot of grabbing girls butts at my school, what can I do

Hello Auntie, there are a lot of touching/grabbing girls butts at my school and everyone thinks that it’s okay. What can I do to stop this? I think adults at school are trying, but looks like nothing is working. I’m so glad you wrote in. That’s repulsive. I remember when…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Intolerance, Mental Health, Relationships

I gave oral sex to a girl that has fooled with tons of guys. I have multiple symptoms of stds. Please help!

I gave oral sex to a girl that has fooled with tons of guys. I have multiple symptoms of stds. Please help! The first thing I’m going to recommend is that you make an appointment to get checked for STDs. You can do this by calling your tribal clinicor local…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Intolerance, Physical Health, Relationships, Sexual Health

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…

Answered by Auntie Manda

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…

Answered by Auntie Manda

Topics: Culture and Language, Identity

MORE FROM YOUR RELATIVES

I have a teacher who doesn’t know how to handle depressed kids like myself

I have wanted to undergo a gender reassignment surgery, but I’m worried that it will conflict with my beliefs

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

I don’t know whether I should break up with my girlfriend

There’s a lot of grabbing girls butts at my school, what can I do

I gave oral sex to a girl that has fooled with tons of guys. I have multiple symptoms of stds. Please help!

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?

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