Hi, what should I say to my friend who thinks Columbus was a hero and doesn’t understand why Indigenous peoples’ day is important?

Hi there!   This is a super important question.   First, you can set the record straight! Columbus did not “discover” America. Our ancestors have lived on the land that is now called America way before European colonizers even thought of comin...Read More

Dear Auntie – I’m starting to worry about my parents. They come home from working the night shift as clean-up crew at the dialysis center completely exhausted. I’m constantly worried about them getting the virus. I feel like I hardly see them and when I d

Ah. Thanks for reaching out! I love that you care enough about your family to want to help. Big hugs to you!   I want to first start off by saying it’s not your job to take on your parent’s responsibilities. However, we can find ways to support each ot...Read More

Hi Auntie Amanda! I’m of mètis and cree descent, but mostly identify with my mètis side. I’ve always loved jingle dress dancing and I’m hoping to get back into it. Would it be appropriate for a mètis person to do jingle dancing/ have one made?

Dear Noa,   Thanks for reaching out! I answered a question similar to yours recently. Check it out and let me know if you need any more help: https://www.wernative.org/ask-auntie-questions/can-metis-people-dance-powwow-specifically-jingle?A=SearchResul...Read More

Hello I wanted to know about the word Auntie in the Native American culture I use it as a term of endearment does it have any other meanings?

Hi there! Thanks for writing in!   Yes, the role and term for Auntie in Tribal communities is also a term of endearment, though the actual term varies from Tribe to Tribe. My nieces and nephews call me Kuku (the Zuni word for Auntie)   However...Read More

Is okay to be Native and blonde? Can I still embrace my culture despite my physical features? Will this impact me in ceremonies, powwow, etc

Hi Shelby,   Thanks for reaching out! I answered a question similar to yours recently. Check it out and let me know if you need any more help: https://www.wernative.org/ask-auntie-questions/get-over-my-light-skin?A=SearchResult&SearchID=10972507&am...Read More