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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 Kumeyaay Nation and Founder, and President of The Yumans, spent many years searching for old recordings of elders singing these ancient songs. And by nothing short of a miracle, he finally discovered these precious recordings. And you won’t believe how he found them!

Chris was compelled to share, rather than withhold these sacred songs. And now he’s here to sing these pieces for us today, and he has also provided a complimentary curriculum so that you too can hear and learn about them! 

In this episode, you’ll also learn about:
•	Kumeyaay culture, ancient games like peon, dances and the origination of the bird songs
•	Learn about the patterns of the bird songs and the instruments used
•	The reservation where Chris grew up
•	The history of the Yumans and how they won California for America by fighting Mexico

I highly recommend watching this episode on YouTube since Chris shares visuals throughout the conversation. 

Check out Chris’ Yumans website, and enjoy learning about the Bird Songs, Kumeyaay language, training, quizzes at NO CHARGE! https://theyumans.com/

Learn more about the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians: https://www.sanpasqualbandofmissionindians.org/ 

Enjoy!

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

This May, as we celebrate Choctaw veterans, I’m proud to feature Woodrow Wilkins on Native ChocTalk — a proud Choctaw veteran whose life is a blend of service, culture, and resilience. 

From stories of military service to memories of wagon days, wild onion dinners, Choctaw hymns, flower sack dresses, and watching his first picture show, Woodrow brings the old days to life with heart and humor.

But why was Woodrow “kept hidden”? We dig into the surprising backstory behind his journey.

This series is a tribute to all our veterans and the beautiful culture they defend.

Don’t miss this powerful conversation that weaves together story telling, legacy, laughter, and love for our people.

S8, E7 Part 1: Wagon Days & War Stories: Woodrow Wilkins, Choctaw Veteran

PART 2

This May, as we celebrate Choctaw veterans, I’m proud to feature Woodrow Wilkins on Native ChocTalk — a proud Choctaw veteran whose life is a blend of service, culture, and resilience. 

From stories of military service to memories of wagon days, wild onion dinners, Choctaw hymns, flower sack dresses, and watching his first picture show, Woodrow brings the old days to life with heart and humor.

But why was Woodrow “kept hidden”? We dig into the surprising backstory behind his journey.

This series is a tribute to all our veterans and the beautiful culture they defend.

Don’t miss this powerful conversation that weaves together story telling, legacy, laughter, and love for our people.

Native ChocTalk Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/nativechoctalkpodcast 
All Podcast Episodes: https://nativechoctalk.com/podcasts/



S8, E7 Part 2: Wagon Days & War Stories: Woodrow Wilkins, Choctaw Veteran

Part 3

This May, as we celebrate Choctaw veterans, I’m proud to feature Woodrow Wilkins on Native ChocTalk — a proud Choctaw veteran whose life is a blend of service, culture, and resilience. 

From stories of military service to memories of wagon days, wild onion dinners, Choctaw hymns, flower sack dresses, and watching his first picture show, Woodrow brings the old days to life with heart and humor.

But why was Woodrow “kept hidden”? We dig into the surprising backstory behind his journey.

This series is a tribute to all our veterans and the beautiful culture they defend.

Don’t miss this powerful conversation that weaves together story telling, legacy, laughter, and love for our people.

Native ChocTalk Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/nativechoctalkpodcast 
All Podcast Episodes: https://nativechoctalk.com/podcasts/


S8, E7 Part 3: Wagon Days & War Stories: Woodrow Wilkins, Choctaw Veteran

The whole crew is back to talk about OU softball's loss against Texas Tech and how John Mateer stacks up to other SEC QB's ahead of the 2025 season.

No 5-peat for OU softball and a John Mateer/SEC QB discussion.

A special Summer Conditioning episode for the main Keyhole Feed!

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Summer Conditioning - CFBNumbers Show

It started with a murder...but what followed was silence. And for one Choctaw family, that silence lasted for generations.

In this gripping two-part series, we dive into a mystery that stretches across time - a broken bloodline, a forgotten story, and the journey to uncover the truth. It begins with the unsolved killing of Adam Wilkins, who served as a Choctaw Indian Police and interpreter — and the great-grandfather of my guest, Amy Lemmer.

Still, as we’ve seen in true Choctaw fashion, this isn’t just a story about loss - it’s about legacy. Because Amy’s family didn’t let that tragedy define them.

In the previous series, her father, Woodrow Wilkins, Jr., gave us a window into a nearly 100-year life — telling stories of his childhood, his first picture show, his service in the military, and the deep cultural threads that tie their family to Choctaw history.

Now, Amy steps in to pick up where the silence began - and perhaps, where healing begins, too.

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S8, E8, Pt1: Amy Lemmer (Choctaw) and The Mystery of Adam Wilkins, Indian Police

It started with a murder...but what followed was silence. And for one Choctaw family, that silence lasted for generations.

In this gripping two-part series, we dive into a mystery that stretches across time - a broken bloodline, a forgotten story, and the journey to uncover the truth. It begins with the unsolved killing of Adam Wilkins, who served as a Choctaw Indian Police and interpreter — and the great-grandfather of my guest, Amy Lemmer.

Still, as we’ve seen in true Choctaw fashion, this isn’t just a story about loss - it’s about legacy. Because Amy’s family didn’t let that tragedy define them.

In the previous series, her father, Woodrow Wilkins, Jr., gave us a window into a nearly 100-year life — telling stories of his childhood, his first picture show, his service in the military, and the deep cultural threads that tie their family to Choctaw history.

Now, Amy steps in to pick up where the silence began - and perhaps, where healing begins, too.

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S8, E8 Part 2: Amy Lemmer (Choctaw) and The Mystery of Adam Wilkins, Indian Police

Cree Confederation - Contest Song Friday - He Sapa Wacipi 2022

Brady, Allen and Matt are back to talk about OU's recruiting picking up, all the John Mateer offseason hype and some OKC Thunder at the end.

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Recruiting heating up, Mateer hype and Thunder!

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

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