An enormous win for the indigenous politicians of Dawson City, Yukon, who had been elected to the city council but refused to affirm loyalty to the King due to the long history of abuse by the Crown.

https://flip.it/_oHtBV

(My apologies if someone had already posted this news.)

Hello, I'm writing a short essay and I was to say that I acknowledge that this land is the traditional territories of Indigenous peoples, but I don't have the word count to list the specific Indigenous communities, so would it be wrong to say "Indigenous peoples". I am so sorry if I said it wrong, I'm just trying to see what the correct terminology is.

im looking into getting a couple pairs on moccasins or mukluks, one pair to wear around the house and one i can wear out. i live in oklahoma, and anyone that has spent any significant amount of time here knows how unpredictable the weather is.

ive looked online and the ones ive found that i like look like they would be for regalia, and i dont dance or own regalia so im not looking for anything like that.

if any of you know of any good brands that wont break the bank, it would be much appreciated!

Can I drive in Canada with just a status card? And no driver's license?

In Loving Memory of Audrey Bird Obituaries will be going out in state newspapers early next week. You are welcome to Visit Audrey at Fosters Funeral Home in St. Ignatius. Wednesday, Dec 4th 2024- Private viewing for close family only Thursday, Dec 5th - Viewing open to the publicFriday, Dec 6th - Viewing open to the publicFriday afternoon at 3pm we will meet at the Missoula County Courthouse-at 3:30 we will drive around town past a few of her favorite places. Finishing at Caras park for a candlelight prayer/vigil. We will be doing this to build awareness for MMIW and Domestic violence. We appreciate everyone who wants to join the drive and support the family. Saturday Dec 7th at 2pm Services will be held in St. Ignatius at Fosters Funeral Home. This will be the last time you will be able to see her. She will be cremated as to her wishes following the service. There will be a Frybread feed and refreshments afterward for everyone. Leftovers will be donated to the Poverello Center in Missoula. If you have any questions, please reach out to me directly. Please share this post - Let's get as many cars on Friday as possible.

Posting this from a throw away account because I don’t want people coming for me. I’ve been seeing the same post circulate with hurtful commentary while the girl and her family have provided proof.

To be clear, “pretendians” are dangerous and wrong, but accusing someone of pretending to be Indigenous is a serious claim, and if made without evidence, it can cause deep harm to individuals and communities. This is especially troubling when Native women tear down other Native women. We already face enough barriers in reclaiming our identities and amplifying our voices; tearing each other down only reinforces the colonial divisions that have historically tried to silence us.

It’s one thing to hold white people accountable for falsely claiming Indigenous identity. They often benefit from this deception, taking up space and opportunities meant for Native communities. But it’s another thing entirely to attack someone with verified ancestry because of rumors or personal bias. We cannot afford to let misplaced anger turn into lateral violence—bullying within our own communities.

Before making accusations, we owe it to ourselves and others to do the research. Seeking truth is an act of accountability, not only to the person in question but to our shared histories and cultures. Public callouts should never be a tool for personal gain or mob mentality!

We can challenge harmful behaviors without resorting to harm ourselves. Let’s create spaces where we can talk about these issues with integrity and compassion, rather than adding to the cycles of pain our communities already endured.

End Lateral Violence

Would anyone one like to work with me to create a multilingual dictionary app that has languages from First Nations Canadians to First Nations Australians. I'm also looking for a artist who willing to create a logo for this app.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/oct/31/alaska-indigenous-oil-drilling

Any folks from up north able to update us here on this project? Anyone know who is part of VAI? The article is from before the US election.

I'm interested in living in indigenous communities to see what it is like. What's the best way to find communities who would take me with little to no money?

I've never fully understood thanks giving growing up and have always had problems with it upon learning the history. Then again the Autism did help see through bullcrap as a kid. Even so, be it media, neighbors, or family; food is mentioned. It's making me hungry.

So it got me curious about what meals are some of your favorites?

I come to you with a request for help and guidance. Here’s my story:

I am indigenous and would really like to learn more about my culture, family background, and heritage. My grandfather passed away in 2020 at the age of 82. Throughout his life, he connected deeply with his indigenous roots. According to him, we are Cherokee, Apache, and Osage. He studied indigenous cultures and even learned to read and speak Cherokee, as well as a bit of Navajo.

The trouble is, we don’t have any official records or papers, and tracing our genealogy has been difficult. The story goes that my great-grandfather (my grandpa’s father) was urged by the government to officially disclose his heritage, but he refused, knowing that doing so would force him to live on a reservation. He didn’t want to be told where to live, so as a result, we have no official records, and our genealogy has been hard to trace. My grandpa’s original surname was Basquez, but it was Americanized to Bass.

My grandpa spent a lot of time studying, but he was a very solitary person. He would occasionally attend powwows, but I’m not sure if he ever formed solid connections with other indigenous people who could help trace our family history. Because of this, I’m unsure of where to turn for help, and I feel a little nervous and embarrassed that I don’t know much myself.

For years, I’ve wanted to truly dive in and understand more about my culture, as well as trace our genealogy to discover which tribes we come from and what our heritage percentages are. One of my relatives tried to trace our genealogy, but from what I understand, she also hit some roadblocks.

If anyone has advice, resources, or guidance on how I can begin learning more about my heritage or tracing our family lineage, I would be incredibly grateful for your help!

Thank you so much in advance.

Reconnecting native here!

When setting out a spirit plate with tobacco what do I do after everyone has eaten??? What do I do with the food and the tobacco???

I’m not talking about purposely copying specific designs, but just coming up with designs in general. I understand they can be significant to some cultures and I’d like to hear some perspectives before I even consider drafting up designs. If the answer is yes, what should I avoid when it comes to making a design?

I know of the Yucca plant for shampooing, but I'd also like to know about oil and butters. I'm going to visit the indigenous nations in my country (Canada) and i'm sooooo excited to learn from them! I'd like to have an idea of what I should pay attention to before I arrive there🙏

Hi there,

My grandmother was indigenous but not connected with her culture and grew up in a catholic household. I checked off that my daughter is indigenous as I’d like her to learn more about her history/culture. At the school they will gather the children who are indigenous and teach some of their native language/culture.

I’m wondering if this is okay? I feel like I’m not indigenous enough to have said my daughter is indigenous. Is it okay I wanted her to learn about her heritage? I ask because I mentioned this to a group of parents and they reacted shocked and almost seemed like they didn’t believe me. I didn’t specify or quantify how indigenous we were, but now I’m questioning myself.

Personally I would like to learn more of that part of my history as well, and I thought this would be a good starting point for my daughter.

Also I apologize if this is the wrong subreddit to post this in, if you know of a more appropriate one please let me know.

Hi,

Years ago, in Iqaluit, NU, I saw a wonderful Métis duo. I am desperately trying to recall their names. They are queer, combination of modern popular music, some spoken word, and looping (if I correctly recall). Is this ringing a bell for anyone?

Many thanks!

I am mixed Mexican and African American and my husband is an enrolled Lakota member. We are considering adopting a child from his tribe because he would like a child that he can pass down his culture and traditions to, but we have no idea where to begin in this process. We are also unsure if we would even be allowed to because I am mainly indigenous mexican so I don't believe that counts. Any advice would be appreciated.

My dad was born in Blackfeet reservation in Montana, and then adopted as a baby and relocated (crazy story) to Missouri. and while doing research on ancestry I uncovered that on his side the roots were mainly indigenous. His (biological) family we haven’t met, but they’ve reached out throughout the years, but anytime we ask about just family things, (the conversation has never gotten to registering or very far at all) or basic info they snap and act very defensively, which honestly has made me want to register 🤷‍♀️ are you able to register online?