Modesta Frias

Modesta FriasAge:14 
Hometown: Gresham, Oregon 
Ethnic Heritage: Ojibwe from Turtle Mountain North Dakota, Mexican.

Family Backround: My mom is native and my dad is Mexican.  My family is a big part in a lot of native ceremonies that we do. I Come from a Sundance and Pow Wow family (and other native ceremonies as well) I hope to become a Jingle Dress dancer (a type of pow wow dance), this year. 

Family Traditions: Sundance, Pow Wows, and other native ceremonies. 

Artistic Talents/Skills: Singer/songwriter, an ok rapper, and I love to write stories. I also LOVE reading! I like to make different DIY crafts as well! 
 
Goals and Dreams: I want to show people that have been bullied and that have struggled with self-harm, that they aren’t alone. And to show my bullies that I am worth something, and I will make my name known. I would like to be an Elementary School music teacher when I get older. I would also like to find my brother. 
 
Greatest Strengths: I believe in myself and others. I don’t listen when people tell me that I can’t do it. I also will give my all until I accomplish what ever I’m trying to succeed at. I tend to always stay positive no matter the situation. 

Quirks and Vices: I tend to say “rad” and “koolio’ a lot. I don’t really say much else. When I’m nervous, I tend to either talk really fast or stutter. I am also always singing. It doesn’t even matter what kind of song! One second I’ll be singing the ABC’s, and the next I’ll be sing a song I heard on the radio. 

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