My family didn't embrace our NDN heritage and I learned very little about it growing up. Now that I have children of my own, I am trying to learn for myself and for them. My grandfather was 1/2 Chickasaw, but he passed away 22 years ago. My mother doesn't know the Chickasaw ways and isn't interested in learning. I live in Wisconsin, and the Chickasaw lands are over 1000 miles away. I know we're to seek out elders to learn the hows and whys of our traditions, but what do you do when you live so far afield from your elders? I'd be interested in hearing from anyone else who has been through similar circumstances.
Thanks!
Thanks!
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