Dear Native Youth, In this chapter of my life, I have been reflecting heavily over the past 21 years and all I can feel is this overwhelming fullness. A fullness that can only be explained by the countless blessings and opportunities that have come my way. I was raised in not one, but two loving […]
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June 29, 2022: Imposter syndrome can be defined as feeling out of place, unqualified, and doubting yourself.[1] I think most of us are more susceptible to imposter syndrome than we think, but at the same time the feeling of doubt is a common sensation. As Native women, we enter spaces where we feel like we […]
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Ian Teller (Diné, 21), otherwise known as Ian Dawn, is a member of New Mexico’s first ever Indigenous Youth Council (IYC), which operates under the New Mexico Department of Indian Affairs. He is currently pursuing a Master of Science Degree in Music Industry at the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music. Recently, Ian […]
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By Nyché Andrew “The Master’s Tools Will Never Dismantle the Master’s House.” – Audre Lorde Date of publication – The quote above suggests that better treatment of others cannot exist on the terms of the oppressor. In my first semester of college, I felt as if I was leaving my home and family in order […]
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