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 Navajo history and ancestral stories with us, and I think you will also enjoy!

Stanford, an award-winning Engineer of 20 years is originally from Kayenta/Black Mesa on the Navajo reservation. In part 1 of this 2-part series, he shares about: 
•	Being a first-language Navajo speaker  
•	Growing up in the traditional way of life and herding sheep
•	The balance of Navajo life, centered around the harvest
•	Traditional Hogan homes/ceremonial places
•	Stories of that old trickster, the coyote
•	Stanford’s Code Talker ancestor
•	Ira Hays, the serviceman who raised the flag in Iwo Jima
•	Navajo’s arranged marriages, culture and ceremonial sweats 
•	Stanford’s grandmother, Dzáán who herded sheep until she was 80 years old!

I hope as you listen to Stanford, you’ll be inspired to also record and preserve the stories of your ancestors. You won’t regret it – it’s a gift you give to your family and your descendants. God bless!

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

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.

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


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.

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

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!

Native Americans share ancestral stories, history, & culture. www.nativechoctalk.com

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

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