My Impact

Hi my name is Blossom Armstrong, and my main support system will always be Loryn Moore. From the first time we met I knew we’d be such good friends, I just always had that gut feeling. So throughout the years before moving to Washington I went through hard times mentally which could have affected me physically, permanently. I had the creator to get me out of that mindset and didn’t know it. I’ve struggled for a while and moving to a new school I thought I’d still feel the same. Then I fell in love with soccer which was introduced to me by, Loryn Moore and her family. So i put all my energy into that. My whole freshman year was good to an extent because I had Lo (Loryn) in my life to help guide my way. I made lifelong friends that year. Sophomore year came along and all my friends left, they either went to college and stopped talking to me or went to hawaii and started a new journey there. I’m not going to lie, it was pretty hard, and got harder every day. If I didn’t have Loryn to bring me out of it and have her help me learn how to manifest what I want, I would’ve fallen back into abyss. It was that way the entire year. Out of every bad experience I’ve ever had, I could always count on Lo you bring me out of it and get me back on track. And I tell her almost everyday that I appreciate her so much. Simple things like soccer sunday’s, going to the nespelem waterfalls, to just sitting in her car and screaming our lungs out, to crying. She always made it better. I don’t think I could ever find another best friend like that, I don’t think I could ever find a person who just radiates positive energy like that. And everyday that I look back to my past and how I could’ve ended it all, I thank the creator for bringing light in my life, Loryn Shalom Moore.

Native Pride Summer

During the summer photo contest, we asked you to share how you connect with culture and show your Native pride. Check out all of the entries and #represent!

The Tachi Yokut youth is here in Malibu California at the Wishtoyo Chumash Village learning how to respect the Ocean and the earth, were sleeping in Huts. PS I'm the one in khaki shorts, long sleeve and the long black socks :)

My support system is provided through my grandparents. My parents couldn’t take care of me at the time due to my mom being in the Army and my dad between jobs. For a brief time after I was born they took care of me. From that point on, they’ve been involved in everything that I do and supportive of my choices in life, including my enlistment in the Navy. To this day they still cheer me on and I do my best to see them every now and then. I’m grateful that they’re still here on earth, just a call away. Much love and respect for my Nali Mom and Papa.

This Is #INDIANCOUNTRY

We went on a hike and before we started walking we had to pray for the land. We had to give back with this tobacco and in return we could walk its trails without disturbing the nature. In my picture i'm holding tobacco and the background is nothing but beautiful growung plants.we must pray for our earth everyday, and thank her for letting us see what beauty she brings. That is one of the ways i protect this precious earth, is by praying!

For as long as I can remember my support system was always my little siblings. They were there for me whenever I needed something whether it was a shoulder to cry on or advice they gave it all and many more. Although they can get on my nerves sometimes I still love them to the bottom of my heart. When we were going through some tough times my siblings were always there right by my side. I come from a big family but out of all my older siblings, the younger ones were easier to talk to. They never fail to make me smile or laugh and I’ve had nothing but good times with them. The saying "Ohana means family, family means no one gets left behind or forgotten". I always think of that when I'm with them.