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> From 1941 to 1978, the Government of Canada issued personal identifying numbers to all Inuit, then referred to as Eskimos, in Canada’s Arctic. The Eskimo Identification system was implemented to identify and register individuals for administrative purposes, such as taking censuses. Each Inuk was given a small leather or pressed fibre disc with a number on it, referred to as their disc number.

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I was asked by the organization where I am interning to find an alternative craft for the male students, as the female students will be making or receiving beaded earrings and ribbon skirts.

I think the boys might also enjoy the beading, but I was specifically asked to find alternatives.

My understanding is that not all of the students participate in making the actual craft, but the end products are sent to schools as gifts along with a card.

Right now, I haven't been given a budget and am just brainstorming. I wanted to see if anyone here has unique ideas we could consider!

The crafts do not have to be nation-specific, but most of the students receiving them will be Cree, Dene, Métis, or Saulteaux from central and northern Alberta, Canada.

I’m sorry about the vagueness, perhaps I should post when I have more info. I imagine the craft would have to be somewhat small, and inexpensive.

Hi. I dont know if this kind of post is allowed but uh im gonna try and ask anyway. I have roots in the Ojibwe on my dad's side and Chickasaw on my mother's side. Its not a lot but I would like to be able to be better connected, more active in native politics (missing women, land disputes, preservation), and to learn about that side of my family. The problem is that its barely any blood and I was raised completely outside of any native culture. I dont really have anyone in my real life to ask privately.

What i want to know is a few things:

Would it be alright for me to do this?

If so, what would be a good first step?

How do I navigate learning about culture in a respectful way? ​

Am I too white to reconnect? (Ive been told this by someone.)

How do I show interest in the spirituality aspect without coming off like fetishiser?

Am I fetishiser?

I probably seem a bit silly but I have social phobia and am autistic. People really scare me. I really just want to make sure I dont make anyone uncomfortable or hurt people. Im also nervous because my dad fetishises things and makes me super uncomfortable sometimes. I dont want to make anyone feel like that. I dont want to repeat something i didnt even realise was wrong, you know? But most of all I feel like i dont want to forget my ancestors. They deserve to be advocated for. I feel like never learning is just forgetting them and all the effort they put into passing along their family lineage.

I dont know. What do you think? Sorry if this is weird. This has just been bugging me and i want to make sure that I know if/how it directly effects the communities i want to learn about and support.

I dont have a photo to post so here is my cat tax. Her name is Mocha and she gets mad and scolds me if i cough while shes sleeping.

Her great grandmother was sold as a slave to Mexican slave owners. She never been outside of Mexico. She never been to Dinétah (Navajo homelands). She does not know nothing about our culture or diné bizaad (Navajo language). And she does not know because the Mexican government at the time prohibited indigenous people from speaking their language and practicing their cultures, especially those who were sold into slavery.

At the time, I was reporting on Gaza, and my social media account was blocked and banned for talking about Gaza. I lost all my contacts, including her. I never asked her what her name was. I regret not asking her.

Times have indeed changed today. I hope Navajos in Mexico see this and attempt to reconnect or reach out to the Navajo Nation. I hope the Navajo Nation reaches out to Mexico regarding Navajo–Diné people who were stolen during the era of slavery. Our people belong here in Dinétah. They deserve to learn our language and our culture, instead of teaching outsiders our language and culture.

If you are Navajo–Diné in Mexico and you see this, please reach out to me. I would love to interview you and record your history. 🙏

Hello all, I apologize if this is a weird post to make, but I have been described as racially ambiguous all my life. All I know is that on my Dad's side we are predominantly Caucasian. Just recently, I also found out that through probably colonialism, on my dad's side we have a good amount (~20%) native blood, specifically old stock roots from early colonization and then further westward expansion. On my mom's side, I am Slovakian, as well as some asiatic (SE asian and siberian).

I have 2 questions:

1. Would an expert look at me and see me as more asian, or native (i.e. do I look native, half native, or not at all native).

2. Because of the small native ancestry, should I consider myself native? I know in American culture many whites have oral ancestry claiming to be native, but most of the claims aren't validated. I dont want to say Im native if the native community says I shouldn't.

Thank you! Any answers would help as I find it hard to identify with any one of my ethnic groups. Im a mutt it seems.

Jan, 1928:
- The Creek Nation endorses Curtis for President, calling him "the logical choice"
- Governor Paulen (KS) speaks in New York City: “[He’s] the man of the people,” this “race track jockey” who came such an incredible way to become what he was
- Delegate Teddy Roosevelt, Jr. at a Kansas Day dinner: “[Curtis] always measured up to the highest ideal of Americanism”

Feb., 1928:
- Kaw Nation endorses Curtis for President
- The press says: Curtis is a man of "distinction," and one who is "frank, open, serious, virtuous, capable and honorable"
- A New York City HQ opens to support his campaign on the east coast

Mar., 1928:
- Albert "Doc" Newman becomes Curtis' Missouri campaign manager
- Senator Pine (R-OK) endorses him
- He is called a "100% American," meaning the only candidate with truly American roots due to his Kaw heritage

Apr., 1928
- The "Washington Evening Star" notes that Curtis was the economical choice, because he wouldn't have to scratch his initials into the White House furniture, since Cal Coolidge surely already put a C.C. there
- Curtis' daughter, Leona Knight, wins a delegate seat to the Convention from Rhode Island

To see more posts like this, I post weekly on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-curtis-biography-project-b82762297/recent-activity/all/

Hi! I was gifted this from a man I befriended at my school’s dining hall 8 years ago. I’ve held on to it and love it as a memory of our friendship and his kindness. I’ve recently been wanting to know more about it and in the 8 years that have passed I’ve forgotten what he told me. I believe he was part of the Lakota tribe and mentioned this was for cleansing the home of bad spirits?

Just curious if anyone knows more about the spiritual intent behind this so I can properly appreciate it. Thank you

Source: KNAU Arizona Public Radio

https://www.knau.org/knau-and-arizona-news/2026-08-18/a-recent-rollover-could-prompt-changes-to-the-navajo-nations-uranium-hauling-agreement

Whenever I see advertisements like this on Facebook, I can’t help but wonder if their intentions are good, or are they being exploitive and selling tshirts to naive people. I mean, how can you tell?

I’m revamping my life. I’ve started a new job, I’m in a new city. I’ve been sober for several years. And surprisingly, I’m feeling really strong and good about my choices

I had this thought.

Of course I’m strong, of course I’m adaptable. I’m indigenous. My ancestors have been thru hell to put me right here, right now. Not that survival in itself is an admirable trait, and largely is due to luck and circumstance. But I come from a long history of some incredible survivors who had to choose, and I get to choose too. My cousin passed away earlier this summer from alcohol related complications and honestly, despair too. And I’m not saying “look at me! I’m better than that.” It’s been painful and really sad. I understand her despair.

However,

Grief doesn’t get to take away from my own work and pride in my growth. I am allowed to choose to survive. My family’s history lives in me. I hope sharing this you can feel a similar connection to your histories.

“I say Live. Live. Because of the sun, the dream, the excitable gift”
Anne Sexton