Čaŋkpé Opí (Wounded Knee) Is In My DNA
There’s no honor in genocide.
Auntie Mavis’ Musings
Tókhel mitȟáwačhiŋ kiŋ owáglake. This is my personal Substack with my musings, stories from my life so far & opinions—all of which are mine alone & should not be projected on anyone else. Itaŋcan kin kiçi niunpi ni!
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Less is more (meaningful).
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What you're feeling right now isn't new to everyone.
I've Had It, Officially!
I rarely get truly enraged, but today...
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In 2017, Polish activist Martin Mycielski offered advice on Twitter—hashtagged #LearnFromEurope—that eventually became a guide for dealing with fascism.
A Bit Of Unbridled Joy In Dark Times
Penguins! 🐧🐧🐧🐧🐧🐧🐧✊🏼
Decolonize Your Mind: Transphobia Is Colonial AF
For most precontact cultures in the Americas, our trans relatives were celebrated.
On Indigenous American Foods
No matter where you live, you've been eating indigenous American foods your whole life.
Measles Is One Of The Most Contagious Diseases On Earth
With the Trump administration suppressing public health information, here's what you need to know.
Not Your Indigenous Mascot—My Culture Is Not A Costume
Despite numerous national & international organizations sharing the harm caused by them, people still cling to racist Indigenous mascots.
Frat Bros Tapped for a President's Cabinet‽‽
The fear is real and justified for many women.
Celebrate & Shop Today—Special Post Tomorrow
Happy 50th birthday to Mithaŋ (my younger Sister) Jacquee and a preview of tomorrow's guest post from Dr. Chloe Lee.
My Wish For You All
It's now 2025 where I am.
My Favorite Season Is The Fall... Of Colonialism
A retrospective of 8 years of writing from an Indigenous perspective.
PSA: How to Report Hate Speech & Threats on Substack
Don't just comment your support to the attacked, REPORT their attacker.
Writer's Block Calls For A Visual Media Response
My fancy way of saying I got some memes.
Indigenous Women—Our Responsibility To Our Transgender Kin
November 20 is TDoR—a day to memorialize those who have been murdered as a result of transphobia.
Did You Know Taco Cat Is A Palindrome?
While I'm working on a possible collaboration, here's something to check out for those impending gifting holidays.
Maine Is In Mourning And Mad
A Maineiac's reflections on yesterday, October 25, 2023.
On the Absurdity of Christian Bigotry
A reflection on what I was taught as a Roman Catholic in rural Northern Maine.