March 2016

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Open to American Indian and Alaska Native youth 15 to 24 years old.

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Deadline for entries is December 30th.

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December is a great time for reflection

The one word I would use to reflect this year is "understanding" this word means to sympathetically be aware of other people's feelings; tolerant and forgiving. The reason this word can reflect my year is because until this year I couldn't get why things were the way they were, I blamed myself sometimes rightly, but often there was nothing that I could of had control over, I amassed regret over years of my life, I've felt that way for a length of time, until I had realized something from a generic response my friend had given to the question "if you could change one regret you have what would you change?" he said "none, because I wouldn't be who I am now" and I responded to repeat myself, but cut myself off because in that moment I'd realized that I was wrong and his response was good, I thought to about that and I found that for myself I can be grateful for the things I regret because they've brought me understanding, of people, myself, situations, and outcomes. being understanding is easy to do, but hard to realize knowing others intentions is difficult to accept when you can understand every motive is justified because it is undeniably honest. This friend and I haven't been the same since I left our hometown and moved with my sister for a year, removing consistency and a positive encounter we relied upon each other for changed us and I had to be honest with myself about that although we can rationalize out feelings on being separated for a year our inner self felt abandonment, I had to be understanding about this realization I knew he felt. As the summer went on patches of isolation became normal between us sometimes after too much of each other, but most times unexplained, with no communication my mind wondered the overthinking took over and I hurt myself, being understanding meant not being able to resent him, knowing his actions was the only signals I received, this took much effort for me, and months went by I knew he felt guilt and couldn’t handle it, he’d never tell me that or show he cared and I always understood why, some people need you to love them more than show back to you, people can say it’s twisted, but it’s understandable with unconditional empathy. It got to the point where I couldn’t give effort and my emotions coming from my inner self took over and gave him an out, one he didn’t feel he caused, one that didn’t make him feel guilty. and I lost him. It’s easy to know he has others, it’s easy to know he doesn’t care as much, it’s not easy because my love is unrestricted and understanding.

December is a great time for reflection

This is a picture of our Native American lunch meeting that takes place every Wednesday. We have a lot of fun learning about our culture and traditions.

December is a great time for reflection

we meet every wednesday for mettings.

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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 :)

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"Grandmother"
Annie Dodge Wauneka, 1910-1997, first woman elected to Navajo Tribal Council. Educated the people about health and sanitation, spoke her mind, looked out for interests of the people and not her own.

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My Indigenous hero is Sharice Davids of the Ho-Chunk Nation. I chose Sharice because she is representing our Native peoples on a national level, and it is so inspiring to know that we CAN succeed in US politics. One word to describe her: Badass.

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One Word: Advocate
My hero is Martin Sensmeier. I had the pleasure of meeting him last year and gifting him an eagle feather and a Pinecone Patchwork (significant to the Lumbee people because we are the people of the pine). If I had to describe Martin in one word I would say he is an "advocate" to not only me but to alot of people. He is an untiring advocate to the Native people at the Boys & Girls clubs of America. When I met him he did a meet and greet session at the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lumbee Tribe of NC, he inspired me to continue my education and to pursue dreams I have. He let me know that we have to start from the bottom and not settle for less but push to rise to the top and get what I want in life. Since then I have pushed to get the job promotion at the Boys & Girls club I work at. Thanks Martin for everything you do.

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!

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December is a great time for reflection

December is a great time for reflection

December is a great time for reflection

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