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Scenario

How to explore newly discovered indigenous ancestry authentically

I got my DNA test back and it shows Native ancestry but I was raised Baptist and don't know anything about my great-great-grandmother's tribe, and I'm scared to reach out because I don't want to be another pretender.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Genetic revelation of indigenous heritage creates longing for connection alongside fear of cultural appropriation.

Your guide for this
Rumi
Rumi works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Indigenous spiritualities — North America?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.