Hey, So there’s only five First Nations people I know of on the site. One person on Vancouver Island... she’s locked out of her account because she lost her main key... but is going up about setting up a new account.
One person in the states named @eaglespirit She has a music podcast as well.
As for me, I’m Stolo just east of Vancouver... also Coast Salish.
I am actively trying to find more First Nations and convince them to join the site; I don’t think it’ll fix the issues we’re facing but as a group I think it’ll help ease people’s money issues for a short time.
Side note. I can set my account to automatically upvote you... it won’t be much but can work.
There’s also a few other ways to help you build your steem power faster.
Partiko is an app where when you post and comment you get points, Then you just trade those points in for an upvote from the app.
And this part is self serving for me... if you use my link I get bonus points... which helps me gain steempower faster.
https://partiko.app/referral/andrewgenaille
Aside from that... there’s actifit fitness tracker app, You use your steem account to log into that and you get paid in steem for how many steps you take a day. That adds up as well.
But... and this is because it’s happened before, try not to get discouraged at the beginning. I’ve had a few friends leave because they were only making pennies per post. But there are ways to make it add up faster.
Hi @andrewgenaille, and it's a pleasure to come in contact with you. I'm Innu, from the east coast, and i'm living in the ****, now, on your territory and I love it here. I have met some wonderful Coast Salish people and i'm hoping to learn more about your Ceremonies and teachings and become more involved with events this summer.
I will join the partiko app that you sent me and thanks for telling me about it. I was getting abit frustrated here, and I can't see myself being too successful here because i'm not writing about things that most people want to hear about. But now, it's good to know how I can get more up votes.
I have some frustration inside and I don't feel like i'm in a very good place right now emotionally or mentally, but i'm trying to make the best of it. I've been maintaining an average feeling, not depressed and not happy, but just fine I suppose. I was going through a very dark time not too long ago, and now i'm starting to feel better, so i'm relieved about that.
I have my physical health, so I am very thankful about that. I strive to eat healthy and exercise and that's what keeps my going. I met a Cree lady at my work today and she told me about a Sweat Lodge Ceremony taking place soon, so i'm really glad I met her and found out about this healing because I really need it right now.
I'm very happy to meet you and i've met some nice people on this platform so far and a few not so nice ones. I have little understanding about how things work here and like I mentioned I am doubtful I will make any money here, but I enjoy expressing myself in a truthful way and it's a good outlet for me.
I'm planning on building my own website soon and doing affiliate marketing and trying to make a go of that. I'm also planning on leaving this city behind in 5 years and moving into a self-sustaining community and living off-grid, and having no bills. That is where my heart is.
Thanks for the follow and I will follow you back. I enjoy your blogs and you're very creative.
I’m sorry to hear you’re having a rough time, but going to ceremony is good; it’s not just the Sweat lodge... it’s the community so you find support.
My friend in Vancouver just went through a rough time and her grandmother made her complete a 12 day ice water dip. Once a day she went into an ice cold river. She was surrounded by family.
It takes time to make money, it builds though.
I live out on the reserve... my goal is the same, we’ve put solar panels on the roof, the end goal is becoming self sufficient. My cousin has his garden set up and getting ready for planting.
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That is so true, it is the community where I find support and I have to get more connected. I have been isolating myself because sometimes, I find connections hard or not desirable. I really enjoy quiet times and I love spending time with animals. I love being around First Nations people, because it is a different kind of feeling. I love the laughter, warmth and acceptance, that is where i'm the most comfortable.
The ice water dip sounds amazing and I have heard that is very beneficial. I have heard of getting ice cold showers as a way to boost the immune system and become a strong person. I have only done that a few times, but I can imagine it would be much more bearable to go in a lake being surrounded by family, to give you encouragement, and very different from being in the shower by yourself.
That is so awesome you have solar panels and a garden to grow food. I just found someone in my area who said I can plant in his garden and share in the food produced. I've never done this before and i'm very eager to learn.
It's so great to connect with you and thanks for being so friendly and kind. Enjoy your weekend :)