Hello. Can I take birth control pills? Cause I’m not having my period yet almost 1 month from now. Thank you.

Hi there! Thanks for writing in.   This is a great question. The first thing I would recommend is to check to see if you’re pregnant. You can do this a couple ways:   Home pregnancy tests - are available at most drug stores and pharmacies. Th...Read More

Hey there! I'm sure you've been hearing about the coronavirus?

Hey there! I’m sure you’ve been hearing about the coronavirus nonstop. I just wanted to break things down very simply for you.   We know the virus is spread from being in close contact with someone who is infected from their coughs or sneezes.  ...Read More

Am I ‘allowed’ to follow beading tutorials on YouTube if I want to learn? I am too shy to talk to people on the Reserve. My grandmother is ‘half’ which makes me barely Native, so I struggle with identity as it is.

Yes! Absolutely.   As Indigenous people, we have a very long and devastating history that has stolen so much of our culture, languages, and identity. But there’s no need for that anymore.   With brave people like yourself, we can reclaim our...Read More

Dear Auntie, I'm Russian/Cherokee. Unfortunately the Cherokee side of my family has turned their back on me because I'm "white". How can I find out what band of Cherokee I am? How can I connect with my culture if I don't know it? Where do I star

Well, good for you for taking things into your own hands.   To find out what band of Cherokee you are from, you’re going to need a little information like, names and ancestor’s location. This can help to narrow down the band that your family is fr...Read More

Can I own something Native American related if I am white?

Well, it’s really up to you and how you feel about it when you see it. You really should only surround yourself with things that have a positive effect on you.   If you’re writing in about it, perhaps you feel a little nudge that t...Read More