Best Blood Crow Stories Podcasts (2024)

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S6, E9, Part 2, The Preservation of 100 Stories: Native ChocTalk’s 100th Episode! 1:01:58

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Part 2 of 2 In the heart of our journey, where tales of the past and tradition intertwine with preservation, we stand on the cusp of a milestone today—a celebration of 100 stories of those who came before us here on Native ChocTalk, A Podcast by Natives for All. Welcome, dear listeners, to a momentous occasion—a testament to the power of storytelli…

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S6, E9, Pt1, The Preservation of 100 Stories: Native ChocTalk’s 100th Episode! 32:10

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Part 1 of 2 In the heart of our journey, where tales of the past and tradition intertwine with preservation, we stand on the cusp of a milestone today—a celebration of 100 stories of those who came before us here on Native ChocTalk, A Podcast by Natives for All. Welcome, dear listeners, to a momentous occasion—a testament to the power of storytelli…

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Season 6, Episode 8: God in the Song of the Whippoorwills: Blas Preciado, Kiowa 54:58

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Silent and somber, the two boys stood before the doorstep, memories flooding their minds like a rushing river. They recalled the gentle cadence of their mother's voice as she paused to listen to the whippoorwills' melodies in the trees. Each note seemed to echo the warmth of her presence, now painfully absent. Their thoughts drifted to the countles…

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S6, E7, Pt2 Barry Friedman on The Pendleton Blanket and the Stories and History Woven Within, Part 2 37:22

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His name is Barry Friedman and he’s been collecting supplying 100-year-old Pendletons since 1969. In fact, he was the supplier of 60 period Pendleton for the movie, “Killers of the Flower Moon”. Although Barry isn’t a Pendleton employee, he is the vintage blanket consultant to Pendleton Woolen Mills, and Ralph Lauren himself has been a customer of …

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S6, E7, Pt1 Barry Friedman on The Pendleton Blanket and the Stories and History Woven Within, Part 1 57:43

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His name is Barry Friedman and he’s been collecting supplying 100-year-old Pendletons since 1969. In fact, he was the supplier of 60 period Pendleton blankets for the movie, “Killers of the Flower Moon”. Although Barry isn’t a Pendleton employee, he is the vintage blanket consultant to Pendleton Woolen Mills, and Ralph Lauren himself has been a cus…

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S6, E6, Pt2: Stanford Lake & Ancestral Stories of the Navajo, Part 2 44:25

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When I started Native ChocTalk, my goal was to support others in preserving their Native American ancestral stories. Some of us heard our families telling the accounts of those who came before us, but without preservation, many of those stories are now dust in the wind. I’m proud of my guest and friend, Stanford Lake (Diné) who agreed to share some…

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S6, E6, Pt1: Stanford Lake & Ancestral Stories of the Navajo, Part 1 1:00:44

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When I started Native ChocTalk, my goal was to support others in preserving their Native American ancestral stories. Some of us heard our families telling the accounts of those who came before us, but without preservation, many of those stories are now dust in the wind. I’m proud of my guest and friend, Stanford Lake (Diné) who agreed to share some…

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Season 6, Episode 5: Cattle Drives, Lighthorsemen, and Legends of the Turnbulls with Bobby Bulls (Choctaw) 59:00

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They bravely raised their Winchester rifles, aiming smack dab at the lawlessness of the wild west. Meet the Turnbulls – a legendary Choctaw family who did their part to create a safer Indian Territory for their families. Here to tell us more about these vigilantes is their descendant, Bobby Bulls (Choctaw), coming to you from the Texas panhandle wh…

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Season 6, Episode 4: “Blood on the Crossties: The Florida Chautauqua Murders (A Choctaw Parker Mystery/Adventure)” with Author James D. Brewer 1:07:09

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In this Native ChocTalk story-time, Author and Major James D. Brewer (retired), shares about his historical fiction book, “Blood on the Crossties: The Florida Chautauqua Murders (A Choctaw Parker Mystery/Adventure)”. In this episode, you’ll learn about the emergence of the railroad and its history, the days of cowboys and gambling (and the game of …

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S6, E3, Pt2 Solomon Little Owl (Crow) on The College Mascot Story, Buffalo Hunts & The Crow People, Part 2 1:05:30

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“When all the tribes find their languages and their culture, that’s when all the healing will begin. And then all the generations will be in a better place.” - Solomon Little Owl (Crow) Listeners, I’m proud to present to you, my friend, Solomon Little Owl who shares fascinating stories about his family, the Crow people, and his own incredible journ…

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S6, E3, Pt1 Solomon Little Owl (Crow) on The College Mascot Story, Buffalo Hunts & The Crow People, Part 1 1:05:26

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“When all the tribes find their languages and their culture, that’s when all the healing will begin. And then all the generations will be in a better place.” - Solomon Little Owl (Crow) Listeners, I’m proud to present to you, my friend, Solomon Little Owl who shares fascinating stories about his family, the Crow people, and his own incredible journ…

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S6, E2: Erin Pendleton (Choctaw) & Inspiration for Women’s History Month 46:07

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History may be in the past, but there are many women today who are truly history in the making! In the spirit of Women’s History Month, my guest, Erin Pendleton and I wanted to share a bit of inspiration. Not only is Erin building her career as a post-producer for Amazon Brand Social, she’s also shedding light on the topic of Missing and Murdered I…

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S6E1Pt5: Dr. William Meadows on “The First Code Talkers, Native American Communicators of WWI”, Pt5 1:09:06

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I hope you’ll enjoy the final episode of this 5-part series on the most requested topic from my listeners – The Code Talkers. Meet scholar and Anthropologist, Dr. William Meadows, Professor at Missouri State University who shares about the groundbreaking research detailed in his book, “The First Code Talkers, Native American Communicators of World …

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S6, E1, Pt4: Dr. William Meadows on “The First Code Talkers, Native American Communicators of World War I”, Part 4 1:06:42

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I hope you’ll enjoy episode 4 of this 5-part series on the most requested topic from my listeners – The Code Talkers. Meet scholar and Anthropologist, Dr. William Meadows, Professor at Missouri State University who shares about the groundbreaking research detailed in his book, “The First Code Talkers, Native American Communicators of World War I”. …

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S6, E1, Pt3: Dr. William Meadows on “The First Code Talkers, Native American Communicators of World War I”, Part 3 1:08:57

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I hope you’ll enjoy episode 3 of this 5-part series on the most requested topic from my listeners – The Code Talkers. Meet scholar and Anthropologist, Dr. William Meadows, Professor at Missouri State University who shares about the groundbreaking research detailed in his book, “The First Code Talkers, Native American Communicators of World War I”. …

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S6, E1, Pt2: Dr. William Meadows on “The First Code Talkers, Native American Communicators of World War I”, Part 2 1:05:58

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I hope you’ll enjoy episode 2 of this 5-part series on the most requested topic from my listeners – The Code Talkers. Meet scholar and Anthropologist, Dr. William Meadows, Professor at Missouri State University who shares about the groundbreaking research detailed in his book, “The First Code Talkers, Native American Communicators of World War I”. …

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S6, E1, Pt1: Dr. William Meadows on “The First Code Talkers, Native American Communicators of World War I”, Part 1 1:16:59

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We kick off our first episode of season 6 with a 5-part series on the most requested topic from my listeners – The Code Talkers. Meet scholar and Anthropologist, Dr. William Meadows, Professor at Missouri State University who shares about the groundbreaking research detailed in his book, “The First Code Talkers, Native American Communicators of Wor…

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S5 E4 Pt 2 Sam Guerrero Stitt (Choctaw) on The Spirit of Giving & Native Genealogy & History 38:42

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Last year was the 175th anniversary of the Irish gift*, in which the Choctaw people donated money to the Irish during the potato famine. This November, we once again honor the spirit of giving, with my Choctaw guest, Sam Guerrero Stitt! In parts 1 and 2 of this episode, you’ll hear about: Sam’s ancestral stories, including his ties to the Irish Sam…

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S5, E4, Pt 1 Sam Guerrero Stitt (Choctaw) on The Spirit of Giving & Native Genealogy & History 1:04:08

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Last year was the 175th anniversary of the Irish gift*, in which the Choctaw people donated money to the Irish during the potato famine. This November, we once again honor the spirit of giving, with my Choctaw guest, Sam Guerrero Stitt! In parts 1 and 2 of this episode, you’ll hear about: Sam’s ancestral stories, including his ties to the Irish Sam…

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S5, E3: Chickasaw Composer, Brandi Berry Benson and the Pa I Sha Story Put to Music 50:26

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Listeners, before I share about today’s episode, I have a question for you. Will you be in Chicago, November 7th or 8th of 2023? I’ll be singing Choctaw hymns and narrating at a Chickasaw concert – Pa I Sha - composed by none other than Chickasaw Composer, Violinist, and Artistic Director, Brandi Berry Benson! Join us during Native American Heritag…

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S5, E2: How Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma’s MDT Program is Changing Children’s Lives: Gina South (Choctaw) and Kari Hurst 1:03:01

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According to Statistica, “The child abuse rate in the United States is highest among American Indian or Alaska Native victims with a rate of 15.2 cases per 1,000 children. It is most common among children between two to five years of age.” Now imagine that child being brave enough to come forward to share about her abuse. The process from this poin…

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S5, E1, Pt2: Chris Alvarado, San Pasqual iPai Kumeyaay Nation & the Resurrection of the Bird Songs 1:01:15

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Part 2 of 2 Imagine an afterlife where your people sing beautiful “bird songs” to you, as you venture into the next world to comfort you along your journey. And imagine over the decades, these beautiful bird songs – the songs of the Kumeyaay people – slowly drifting away, at risk to be forgotten over time. My guest, Chris Alvarado, San Pasqual iPai…

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S5, E1, Pt1: Chris Alvarado, San Pasqual iPai Kumeyaay Nation & the Resurrection of the Bird Songs 1:05:52

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Part 1 of 2 Imagine an afterlife where your people sing beautiful “bird songs” to you, as you venture into the next world to comfort you along your journey. And imagine over the decades, these beautiful bird songs – the songs of the Kumeyaay people – slowly drifting away, at risk to be forgotten over time. My guest, Chris Alvarado, San Pasqual iPai…

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Season 4, Episode 17, Part 2: “Jack D. Baker (Cherokee) on the Trail of Tears and the Strength of the Cherokee People” 58:34

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Part 2 of 2 At one time, they inhabited 40,000 square miles within the Appalachian Mountains. But in 1835, 12,000 of their people were gathered and placed into stockades until it was time for their removal away from their homelands. The journey took 6 to 7 months, killing 2,000 of their people on what is now termed “The Trail of Tears”. Today, they…

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Season 4, Episode 17, Part 1: “Jack D. Baker (Cherokee) on the Trail of Tears and the Strength of the Cherokee People” 49:12

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Part 1 of 2 At one time, they inhabited 40,000 square miles within the Appalachian Mountains. But in 1835, 12,000 of their people were gathered and placed into stockades until it was time for their removal away from their homelands. The journey took 6 to 7 months, killing 2,000 of their people on what is now termed “The Trail of Tears”. Today, they…

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Season 4, Episode 16 Anadarko’s 88th Annual American Indian Exposition, Tanner Mahseet (Apache) and Bambi Allen (Kiowa & Comanche) 36:16

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It’s one of the largest all-Native run events in the nation - it’s Anadarko, Oklahoma’s 88th Annual American Indian Exposition, August 2nd-5th, 2023 and YOU are invited! Check out the event’s Facebook here Anadarko Indian Exposition 1935: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066746045395&sk=photos In this episode, I speak with Expo leaders, T…

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Season 4, Episode 15, Part 3: Story Time with Author, W. Michael Farmer: “The Last Warrior, The Life and Times of Yellow Boy, Mescalero Apache” 2:08:52

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It’s STORY TIME, y’all! This lengthy 3-part series with Author, W. Michael Farmer is perfect to tune into while you’re taking a road trip or working in the yard or just listening when you can. Welcome to part 3 of this episode with Author, W. Michael Farmer about the story of the Mescalero Apache, Yellow Boy. Listeners, please be aware that today’s…

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Season 4, Episode 15, Part 2: Story Time with Author, W. Michael Farmer: “Blood of the Devil, The Life and Times of Yellow Boy, Mescalero Apache” 1:12:07

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It’s STORY TIME, y’all! This lengthy 3-part series with Author, W. Michael Farmer is perfect to tune into while you’re taking a road trip or working in the yard or just listening when you can. Welcome to part 2 of this episode with Author, W. Michael Farmer about the story of the Mescalero Apache, Yellow Boy. Listeners, please be aware that today’s…

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Season 4, Episode 17, Part 1: Story Time with Author, W. Michael Farmer: “Killer of Witches, The Life and Times of Yellow Boy, Mescalero Apache” 2:03:53

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It’s STORY TIME, y’all! This lengthy 3-part series with Author, W. Michael Farmer is perfect to tune into while you’re taking a road trip or working in the yard or just listening when you can. “You are stronger than we. We have fought you so long as we had rifles and powder, but your arms are better than ours. Give us like weapons and turn us loose…

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S4, E14: “Mother & Daughter, Victoria (Choctaw) & Aaliyah (Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas) and The Wig That Launched Native Comedy” 35:18

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Since I launched Native ChocTalk, my goal was and still is “preservation” – the preservation of our ancestral stories, history, traditions and culture. I encourage every age group to do so! Join me in supporting young Native Comedian and Photographer, Aaliyah (Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas) and her mamma (also a Photographer), Victoria (Choctaw)…

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Season 4, Episode 13, Pt 2: “Touched by Greatness, from Indian Territory to the Ivy League”: Carolee Maxwell, Chickasaw & Choctaw 1:01:00

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I hope you’ll enjoy part 2 of 2 of my interview with Carolee Maxwell! She held the paperwork in her hand, a tissue in the other. This information sat in a folder that hadn’t been opened since 1917. Its contents would unlock the answers to a past long gone, but not forgotten. And it would forever change the way she looked at the life of her grandpa …

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Season 4, Episode 13, Pt 1: “Touched by Greatness, from Indian Territory to the Ivy League”: Carolee Maxwell, Chickasaw & Choctaw 36:30

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PART 1 of 2 She held the paperwork in her hand, a tissue in the other. The information had sat in a folder, unopened since 1917. Its contents would unlock the answers to a past long gone, but not forgotten. And it would forever change the way she looked at the life of her grandpa – her beloved Papa. Meet Carolee Maxwell, Chickasaw & Choctaw Author …

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Season 4, Episode 12: “Steven Oklatubbee (Choctaw) on Simpson Tubby: A Voice for God and His Choctaw People” 1:20:00

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Ovid Vickers, the late English instructor from Decatur, Mississippi, wrote, “When a list of influential Choctaw people is compiled, Simpson Tubby…preacher, teacher, and storyteller, will without a question be among them.” Steven Oklatubbee, the fifth great grandson of the great Choctaw Chief, Mushulatubbee, spoke to us in Season 2 about his ancestr…

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Season 4, Episode 11: “Canada’s First Nation Bear Hunter, Brittney (Wasauksing) & husband, Taylor (Haiwatha) Musgrave” 33:04

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On the beautiful island of Parksville, on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada you’ll find yourself surrounded by breathtaking sandy beaches and the magnificent Insular Mountains. You’ll also find a fierce bear hunter named Naukwe (Noon Day Woman), who I know as Brittney Musgrave. But Brittney, who is Wasauksing, Ojibway and Cree, doesn’t h…

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Season 4, Episode 10: “Mark Billy, Choctaw Baritone on Shell Shaker, a Chickasaw Opera & the Value of Small Town Roots” 50:09

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Since season 2, I’ve had the pleasure of following the journey of Shell Shaker, a Chickasaw Opera by Composer, Jerod Impichchaachaaha Tate. This opera is still being composed, and will be the very first of its kind. Even the libretto is in Chickasaw, and every inch of the production, composition, costuming, etc. is led by Native Americans. The prem…

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Season 4, Episode 9: “The Case for American Indians in Space: Dan Hawk (Oneida), Principal Scientist at United First Nations Planetary Defense”” 2:00:17

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“What might the first World Indigenous Skyworld Space Stations look like? We think in circles with no beginning or end. We go into space as a human right and right of self-determination. We go into space for development, exploration, and cultural preservation.” These are the words and the vision of my guest, Dan Hawk of the Oneida Nation, and Princ…

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Season 4, Episode 8: ”Chief Gary Batton on Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma’s Latest News” 1:18:53

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I’m incredibly proud to be a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. But I’m even prouder when I reach out to our Chief and he’s willing to share with us about the latest goals and the future of our tribe! Chief Gary Batton and I met in Hugo, Oklahoma to talk about: This year’s election Future plans for the tribe Upcoming capital projects Choctaw…

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S1, E12 - It’s a Creepy Native ChocTalk Halloween! Bigfoot & Spooky Choctaw Folklore 33:10

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It’s time to turn off the t.v., turn the lights down low and settle in for a creeeeepy episode of Native ChocTalk. But be sure to keep a blanket close by in case you need to hide underneath. He’s said to have claws like the eagle – sharp talons in the shape of a teardrop. Natives in the U.S. say the babies alone can get up to 8 feet tall and some C…

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S4, E7: “Another Fascinating New Look at Our Choctaw History by the Decade: Megan Baker (Choctaw), Historic Preservation Dept., Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma” 2:10:55

1+ y ago2:10:55

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In season 2, episode 18, I got together with Megan Baker from the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Historic Preservation Department. We talked through her extensive work in tracing the history of our Choctaw people, decade by decade, in monthly articles of the Iti Fabvssa in our Choctaw paper called Biskinik. Back by popular demand, and here to share mor…

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Season 4, Episode 6, “Lance Ware (Kiowa), Wildland Firefighter on the Ware Legacy” 1:04:51

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I grew up in Hog Creek, which is approximately 5 mile west of Anadarko, Oklahoma. This is a virtually unknown historical place to the general public, but to the locals, it’s filled with Kiowa history. Among many of those in the area whose ancestors roamed these lands is a well-known, tight-knit and beloved family - the Wares. In this episode, I had…

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S4, E5: “From Foster Care to Incarceration to Healing: Weylin Thompson (Choctaw)” 1:12:09

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Scalding hot rocks were placed in the center of the dirt floor. Water was poured onto the rocks, inviting a heavy steam that permeated throughout, increasing our heart rates, and causing a profuse sweat. We came for a cleansing of our bodies, minds and souls, the rejuvenation of our spirits, and a deeper connection with our Creator. This was a Chri…

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S4E4, Pt3: Mary Little Doe: The Story of Dodie Rogers (Choctaw), Daughter of Roy Rogers & Dale Evans 46:28

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In this 3rd and final part of this episode with my guest, Dodie Rogers (Choctaw), adopted daughter of the legendary “King of the Cowboys”, Roy Rogers (also Choctaw) and his talented wife, Dale Evans, you’ll hear about: Roy Rogers’ horse, Trigger who knew 150 tricks and starred in over 100 movies! What it was like to grow up with a large family and …

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S4, E4, Pt 2: “Mary Little Doe: The Story of Dodie Rogers (Choctaw), Daughter of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans” 1:22:13

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Have you ever heard the famous song, “Happy Trails to You”? Do you know who wrote and performed it? In part one of this episode, we met the lovely Dodie Rogers (Choctaw), adopted daughter of the legendary “King of the Cowboys”, Roy Rogers (also Choctaw) and his talented wife, Dale Evans, who wrote the aforementioned song. Together they performed “H…

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S4, E4, Pt1: “Mary Little Doe: The Story of Dodie Rogers (Choctaw), Daughter of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans” 50:47

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The town: Anadarko, Oklahoma. The year: 1967. Hundreds of onlookers, both locals and those from elsewhere (even from around the world) lined the streets of the little town. The 36th annual Indian Expo was to kick off as usual, with a parade featuring Kiowa, Comanche, Apache, Fort Sill Apache, Ponca, Pawnee, Delaware, Cheyenne, Arapaho Caddo, Osage,…

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Season 4, Episode 3: “Three Cheers for the Yurok Tribe’s Linda Cooley, CEO of Mad River Brewing Company!” 51:30

1+ y ago51:30

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Meet Linda Cooley (Yurok tribe), CEO of Mad River Brewing Company in beautiful Blue Lake, California! And look out, world – because this American Indian CEO is out to help her tribe and the planet too. After profitability, Linda set out to put a portion of Mad River Brewing funds to good use by helping her Yurok Nation and the land in the area. For…

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Season 4, Episode 2: “Chairman Andrew Alejandre (Paskenta) and the Story of How an Indian Taco Sale Contributed to a Tribe’s Restoration of Sovereignty” 1:20:50

1+ y ago1:20:50

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This is the story of the resurrection of a tribe who had lost its sovereignty and ultimately, its hope. It’s the story of a retired elder who had a vision and devoted his remaining years to bringing the tribe back to its glory. It’s also the story of a young new Chairman who led a tribe from corrupt and chaotic leadership to flourishment and victor…

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Season 4, Episode 1: “The Story of Little Bird with Author, Mary Ruth Barnes (Chickasaw)” 1:43:53

1+ y ago1:43:53

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“I tossed my hair, my braids glowing in the sunlight. I walked my horse forward, recalling Papa’s words, often said in a most authoritative tone. ‘Get off that pony and walk in the wildflowers, Little Bird. Touch the flowers and feel their petals. They are soft, like feathers. Touch the bark of the trees. Their bark runs in circles, like our lives.…

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Native ChocTalk Presents Season 3, Episode 11: ”Researching Your Native American Roots with Gwen Takes Horse (Chickasaw & Choctaw)” 1:28:00

1+ y ago1:28:00

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“Indian Makes Attempt to Kill”. That’s the newspaper article heading I mentioned a few years back in the Facebook group, “Indian Territory and Oklahoma History” in order to share about my Uncle Cicero Coley shooting through the window of his white guardian’s house in an attempt to kill him for stealing his land allotments. I had come to what I thou…

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Season 3, Episode 10: “The 3 Native Sopranos (or 2 Sopranos & a 3rd Wheel): Dr. Kirsten C. Kunkle (Muskogee) & Kate Raquel Morton (Cherokee)” 1:20:43

1+ y ago1:20:43

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In season 2, episode 10, I interviewed Composer, Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate about his upcoming and unprecedented opera, “Shell Shaker, a Chickasaw Opera”, the first opera ever written in the Chickasaw language. And now I’d like to introduce you to 2 award-winning Native opera singers who you’ll find performing in that upcoming opera, February of …

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