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’s Eternal Heart sculpture in Oklahoma will celebrate the Choctaw gift (a companion piece to the Kindred Spirits sculpture in Ireland)
•	Sam’s new service, Native American Genealogy! www.natamgen.com
•	Helpful tips on researching our native ancestors
•	Is Brett Favre native American?
•	The REAL story of David H Folsom
•	The Freedmen
•	The story of the bullet on the gravestone
•	The “blurry” topic of Choctaw clans
•	Traditional Choctaw clothing

If you’re searching for your American Indian ancestors, don’t forget to check out Native American Genealogy!  www.natamgen.com I’m so excited about this!

*You can hear more about the Choctaw gift and the history of the Great Famine in Native ChocTalk’s Season 3, with Seth Fairchild, Executive Director of the Chahta Foundation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qZ8J0juWmA

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

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 countless afternoons spent playing in the sweltering heat, only to be welcomed inside by their mother's loving embrace and a cool glass of lemonade. The memory of her unwavering care lingered in the air, a poignant reminder of all they had lost.

And then there were her nightly prayers, whispered in the sacred tongue of the Kiowa, the absence of her soothing words now leaving an ache in their souls, a void impossible to fill.

Join me, as Blas Preciado, a Kiowa Veteran shares the oral history of his ancestors, as well as his heartbreaking, yet inspiring story. 

In this episode you’ll learn about:
•	Those who came before us, like Viejo, Red Thunder and Grass Carrier
•	The history and the language of the Kiowa
•	The Massacre of Cutthroat Gap
•	KCA: The history of the Kiowa, Comanche and Apache coming together
•	The “Indian Beverly Hillbillies”
•	Blas and his brother living alone in their home after the death of their mother
•	Facing trauma head-on with support, therapy and faith in God

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

A DJ's journey into sound: I claim no rights to the samples used in this song. For listening purposes only.

Wanna Tell Ya

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 storytelling, to the resilience of culture, and to the unwavering spirit of our Native American people. Today, we embark on a journey of reflection and gratitude, as we celebrate our history.
I hope you’ll enjoy this 2-part celebration of Native ChocTalk’s 100th Episode! 
In parts 1 and 2, my husband Nic and our doggo, Taloa, join me in walking through clips of episodes from seasons 1 through 5. You'll also discover some behind-the-scenes fun facts and get to know more about my own little family too!

If you’d like to join us in the celebration, feel free to shop my “Celebration Yvnvsh” t-shirts on Café Press here (a portion of proceeds goes toward Native causes): https://www.cafepress.com/nativechoctalkshop/17448261

I’d like to sincerely thank all of you listeners for joining me throughout this journey of Native American storytelling – I can’t thank you enough for your support.

Yakoke, my friends!

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All Podcast Episodes: https://nativechoctalk.com/podcasts/

S6, E9, Pt 1, The Preservation of 100 Stories: Native ChocTalk’s 100th Episode!

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 storytelling, to the resilience of culture, and to the unwavering spirit of our Native American people. Today, we embark on a journey of reflection and gratitude, as we celebrate our history.
I hope you’ll enjoy this 2-part celebration of Native ChocTalk’s 100th Episode! 
In parts 1 and 2, my husband Nic and our doggo, Taloa, join me in walking through clips of episodes from seasons 1 through 5. You'll also discover some behind-the-scenes fun facts and get to know more about my own little family too!

If you’d like to join us in the celebration, feel free to shop my “Celebration Yvnvsh” t-shirts on Café Press here (a portion of proceeds goes toward Native causes): https://www.cafepress.com/nativechoctalkshop/17448261

I’d like to sincerely thank all of you listeners for joining me throughout this journey of Native American storytelling – I can’t thank you enough for your support.

Yakoke, my friends!

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

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

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

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