Whitney Fear
Wayáčhi yačhíŋ ye? : A Guide to Area Pow Wows
Wayáčhi yačhíŋ ye (Will you dance with me)?
Summer is a very special time of year for Indigenous people. The summer solstice is significant in many of our belief systems. It is, essentially, the "new...
Branding Yourself: Be Authentically You
As a mental health professional, a question I often hear is, “Is that normal?” With that question usually regarding a behavior, life experiences, or something they’ve noticed about themselves.
I’ve always felt that the term...
Get Creative: Using Art to Destress
I have a talent for creating visual art. I am keen on painting methods, I know my way around oil pastels, and I will throw down some Mod Podge and mixed media type stuff...
Saying ‘No’ is a Form of Self-Care
One evening while using my time to mindlessly scroll Facebook, I saw a snapshot of a Twitter post that read, “Are you healed or are you distracted?”
Well. Call the police please because I am...
Native American Heritage Month: Reflections from an Indigenous Mother
In the days before he was killed by Army soldiers, Tasuηka Witko (Crazy Horse) sat together with Tatanka Iyotake (Sitting Bull). Both of these men were leaders of the Lakota, my people. I imagine...
Casseroles and Compassion: Support in the Aftermath of Suicide
*Warning: This post discusses suicide and may be difficult for some to read. If you or someone you know has talked about suicide or is in need of emotional support, please call the National...