562: A photo project documenting all 562…now 566 tribes in the United States. Matika aims to unveil the true essence of contemporary Native issues, the beauty of Native culture, the magnitude of tradition and expose her vitality. She hit the road in November wanting to create a publication and exhibition of photos representing Native people from EVERY tribe. Check out her website to get the latest and to see when she’ll be stopping by your tribe: http://matikawilbur.com/blog/
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The Land & Ancestral Wellness Wisdom
Much of our knowledge as Indigenous people comes from the land: our...
Be The Change: Tips for Being an Advocate in Your Tribal Community
Getting involved in local politics and advocating to your tribal government is...
The Plants of Your Place
Self-Love Made Me Do It
When a candle is lit, the fire comes from another source- whether...
How to Boost Your Self-Esteem
Your self-esteem is the way you look at, or perceive, yourself. If...
Culture is Prevention
National Missing and Murdered Indigenous Person’s Awareness Day
Indigenous people have long experienced disproportionately high rates of violence compared to...
Environmental Racism and Seeking Environmental Justice
In the 1970s, the Grassy Narrows Reserve in Canada, home of the...
Culture is Prevention – Sarah
Resiliency is in Our Blood
Resilience has become a bit of a buzzword in Native Country. A...
Indigenous People for Black Lives Matter
Today as I write this article the world is mourning Daunte Wright,...
BRAVE: Episode 7
Indigenous Feminism
Creating a world where people of all genders are respected and valued...
Healing the Land is Healing Us
Western colonial ways of thinking about health tend to focus on physical...
BRAVE: Episode 6
Land Back: Because Colonialism Does Not Spark Joy
In the opening scenes of Rutherford Falls, a Native-inclusive TV series launched...
Breaking Trauma Cycles
Ancestral Gifts We inherit many things from our parents, from their parents,...
BRAVE: Episode 5
What is the MMIW Movement?
MMIW stands for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. It’s a movement that...
Racism and Anti-Racism
Racism impacts all aspects of our lives. It impacts what policies are...
Brave: Episode 4
Indigenous Futurism
What would the world look like if tribal supernatural entities ruled? How...
The Judicial Branch
Sometimes, an advocacy group, business, church, or even a group of individuals...
BRAVE: Episode 3
The Executive Branch
After a bill passes both the House of Representatives and the Senate,...
The Legislative Branch
The Legislative Branch of the U.S. federal government makes laws. The Legislative...
BRAVE: Episode 2
Advocacy in the Three Branches of Government
The United States federal government is divided into three branches: the Executive...
Lessons From Standing Rock
In 2016, the water protectors at the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation created...
BRAVE: Episode 1
We Are More Than a Mascot
Native American mascots are one of the more controversial topics when it...
Native Cultural Appropriation
Cultural appropriation is when someone from the dominant culture (i.e. the most...
Sunhawk / Managing Stress
Who is Secretary Deb Haaland?
Deb Haaland is a member of the Pueblo of Laguna and has...
What is Trauma?
Trauma is a distressing experience that can impact us emotionally, mentally, physically,...
Olivia / Keeping It All Inside
Healing From Trauma
After you experience trauma, it might seem like you will never feel...
Honor Your Needs
To give yourself the energy you need when you face a difficult...
Nadira / Reaching Out for Help at College
Learn to Identify Your Emotions
Sometimes we can identify our emotions through how our body feels. When...
Learn to Be Present in Your Body
After trauma, we may feel like our mind is caught up in...
Maiya / Dealing with Anxiety Attacks
Finding Balance in Your Day-to-Day Activities
Trauma often throws us off- mentally, spiritually, emotionally, and physically- but there...
Form Healthy Relationships with Trusted People
Coping with trauma on your own can be difficult. Think of the...
Kennedy / Seeing Kindness
Cope with Things That Remind You of Trauma
Our brains are always scanning the environment for danger. When we have...
Reaching Out For Help
Sometimes the bravest thing we can do when we are struggling is...
Kaytlynn / Combatting Stressors
Managing Our Mental Health
Mental health is how we think about things and our conscious...
Self-Care
Self-care is key for taking care of ourselves and achieving our life’s...
Jowun / Self-Care For Me
Tips for Moving Beyond Blood Quantum
We know blood quantum, or “how much Native blood you have,” isn’t...
Blood Quantum Blues
“So… how much Native are you?” The dreaded question every Indigenous person...
Isis / School Stressors
I Strengthen My Nation Challenge #2
American Indian and Alaska Native Community Projects Created by Youth to Stand...
I Strengthen My Nation Challenge #1
Artistic Expressions of Resilience to Stand Against Substance Misuse The National Institute...
Aurora / Connection
Indigenizing Your Self-Care
Self-care means taking care of the whole self – physically, emotionally, mentally,...
What Is Tribal Consultation?
Tribes are nations that have the right to make decisions about how...
Ashley / Self-Care Looks Different For Everyone
Self-Compassion
Treating ourselves with compassion can have a big impact on the quality...
Chickasaw Spaceman
John Herrington, born in Wetumka, Oklahoma, is an enrolled member of the...
#Indigilove Recap Video
Lateral Violence
What is Lateral Violence? Lateral violence- also called internalized colonialism or horizontal...
Indigenous Comic Books
Comics and cartoons have existed for centuries, but it wasn’t until the...
Siletz DVPI PSA
Protect Your Peace from Toxic Relationships
What does it mean to protect your peace? Protecting your peace means...
Reclaiming Our Stories Through Media and Film
As Indigenous people, we know that storytelling is a powerful teaching tool....
MMIWG (Murdered Missing Indigenous Women and Girls)
Indigenous Star Stories
When you look up at the night’s sky, what do you see?...
Native Crisis Text Line
Sometimes things are too overwhelming to deal with alone. If you need...
Life Is Sacred
IndigiLOVE Campaign
IndigiLOVE is a campaign designed by tribal youth to spread positivity, share...
Substance Misuse
Substance misuse is a health issue that impacts many people. It is...
Elder Teachings
Supporting A Loved One
It can be painful watching those we love struggle. We may feel...
Why Do I Keep Saying “Yes?”
You have done it again! You’ve said ‘yes’ to something you don’t...
Defined by my Ancestors, Not Dead Presidents
Coping with Stress
Everyone feels stressed at times, but stress is not always bad. Sometimes...
Eating Disorders
Eating healthy food is an important part of our well-being. After all...
Heart of the Land | Prevent Suicide
Tips for Getting Enough Sleep
Sleep might seem like a waste of time. You could be doing...
Talk About It
Does the idea of giving a friend negative feedback about their behavior...
We R Native Ambassadors
We R Native Ambassadors Class of 2018/2019
Cultivating Self-Love
Want to build your confidence, self-esteem, and wellness? It all starts with...
Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships
We all have relationships with a variety of people, including friends, boyfriends,...
Healthy Relationships PSA
Spiritual Connection: Being Part of Something Bigger
Do you remember the last time you had an awe-inspiring moment that...
Food as Medicine
Indigenous teachings and ways of living kept our peoples well for centuries....
Native VOICES Trailer
Check out the trailer for Native VOICES
Indigenizing Movement and Mental Health
Movement is medicine – for our mind, body, and spirit. For our...
Mindfulness Meditation
Sometimes everyday stress can get to you. For some of us, it...
WRN Ambassadors
Represent We R Native
Diabetes Awareness
November is Diabetes Awareness Month and November 14 is World Diabetes Day!...
Is My Relationship Healthy?
All relationships exist on a spectrum from healthy to abusive with unhealthy...
Indigikitchen
Re-indigenizing our diets
Resources for Exploring your Sexual Identity
Your sexual orientation will emerge over time, probably little by little. Don’t...
Tips to Protect Yourself from COVID-19
The spread of COVID-19 in our state, threatens our elders, our families,...
I Like the minty ones
Native VOICES – the best sex ed videos you’ll every watch...
History Through a Native Lens
Timeline Overview This timeline of historically traumatic events was authored by Karina...
Helping a Friend Who’s Been Raped
Getting support from people they love and trust can be invaluable for...
Powwow Sweat
Jingle Dress
Tips to be an Engaged Bystander
Leading up to every violent incident (be it intimate partner violence, domestic...
Creating Safe Spaces
While the perpetrators of violence (like intimate partner violence, domestic violence, or...
My Culture
We R Quileute
Wearing Contact Lenses
So, you’ve made the switch from wearing glasses to the ease of...
Introducing Uncle Paige
We R Native is excited to announce that we have a...
Native Energy Odyssey
Visit from the Sustainable Development Institute to Lakota Nation – Pine Ridge...
Native VOICES Movie
Watch the most awesome sex ed video ever. You’ll meet Jamie and...
Native VOICES Episode 4
We all care about protecting ourselves and the ones we love. Embrace...
Lived Experience: Reese’s Story
LGBT: loved & accepted
Native VOICES Episode 3
We R Native. We R Proud. Accept Yourself. Protect Yourself. Tune in...
Native VOICES episode 2
Winter is here and so is snagging season. Use condom sense and...
Lived Experience: Randy’s Story
LGBT: loved & accepted
Native VOICES episode 1
50 Shades of Grey? Nah, try 50 Shades of Native VOICES! The...
Fitness Challenge
Working out does not require having an expensive gym membership or equipment....
Lived Experience: Ceci’s Story
Two Spirit: loved & accepted
Infant Immunization Week
To promote the importance and achievements of vaccines, especially in protecting the...
Consent
People often think consent is only important when it comes to sex....
Dreamcatcher-We Need You Here
Our community is like a #dreamcatcher. Each strand has it’s own qualities,...
Feeding 7 Generations
Food is a gift. Salish Elders remind us that true wealth is...
10 Tips for Staying Healthy & Happy in 2020
1. Smile every day and make a special effort to see and...
A Gift from the Creator
LGBTQ-Two Spirit: You are a gift from the Creator. You are part...
What to do with that pumpkin
Now that Halloween is officially over and your carved pumpkin slowly begins...
The Flu
What is Influenza? Influenza also known as the “Flu” is a highly...
Lived Experience: Shea’s Story
Two Spirit: loved & accepted.
Red Ribbon Week
It’s Red Ribbon Week® (October 23-31)! The Red Ribbon Campaign® is the...
Baked Pumpkins Seeds
Check out these awesome recipes for making different flavors of baked pumpkin...
The Medicine Game
Brothers Miles and Lyle Thompson-two of the top college lacrosse players of...
Back to School Tips – College
Going back to school? Excited? Sad? Whatever your feeling, we’ve got some...
Mountain Meditation
Sit tall with a long spine and your head erect to allow...
Warriors Against Violence Society
“Women’s Honour Song”
Mental Health Month
May is national mental health month! It is time to spread the...
Sleep Journey
Welcome back Shike doo Shidine (my friends and family)! I hope you...
Energy 101: Hydropower
Learn how hydropower captures the kinetic energy of flowing water and turns...
Trouble falling asleep
Having trouble falling asleep? Try these awesome techniques used by the #WellnessWednesday...
Sleep Week
I love sharing good health and wellness material on our We R...
A Fish Tale
Taking Baby Steps to Get Off the Couch
It’s all about Netflix and gains! Take some baby steps to get...
No Bake Energy Bites
Eating food for energy is a great way to start getting the...
Breaking the Statistics
Spokane area Indian youth showing how they’re breaking statistics.
National Nutrition Month – Smoothie Recipes!
March is National Nutrition Month and a time to focus, or refocus...
Lovers’ Yoga
With Valentine’s Day behind us, we’d like to remind you that everyone...
Gen-I
Meet more Indigenous youth whose plans to make a difference brought them...
Banana Pancakes
February is the month of love and a time to recognize that...
Bannock Bread
Eating healthy means getting the right balance of nutrients your body needs...
Vote Indian Vote
Students from Salish Kootenai College, Pablo, Montana promote the Native American Vote.
5 Healthy Resolutions That Aren’t Losing Weight
In an effort to feel healthy, a lot of us pledge to...
Tis the season
Rethink the season of giving. The holidays have a way of bringing...
Love Your Life
After serving multiple deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, like many veterans, Lyn...
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