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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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 Barry’s for over 30 years. He also sells museum quality blankets to private collectors and has been instrumental in helping to form the most important collections in the world.

In addition to being an appraiser, consultant and seller of these Pendleton blankets, he’s also the author of “Chasing Rainbows: Collecting American Indian Trade & Camp Blankets” and its sequel, “Still Chasing Rainbows”.

In this episode, you’ll learn about:

• The history of the Pendleton blanket

• The case of the cursed Pendleton blanket

• The surprising history of the patterns on the blankets

• What happened to the blankets after Killers of the Flower Moon

• Round-corner Pendleton blankets (hint: if you have one, keep it!)

• Barry’s former career as a comedy writer in Hollywood, and as a Columnist and radio personality

Note: I encourage those of you who aren’t quite fans of Pendleton because it’s not a Native-owned company, to listen to this episode…I think you’ll still find it interesting.

I’d also like to share the beautiful work of Native-owned Eight Generation – check them out here: https://eighthgeneration.com/

Barry’s collection is the largest in the world and can be viewed in Phoenix, Arizona by appointment. Call, text (480)-309-4697 or e-mail at [email protected] to make arrangements.

Website: www.barryfriedmanblankets.com

Social Media:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barryfriedmanindianblankets/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarryFriedmanIndianBlankets

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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 customer of Barry’s for over 30 years. He also sells museum quality blankets to private collectors and has been instrumental in helping to form the most important collections in the world.

In addition to being an appraiser, consultant and seller of these historical blankets, he’s also the author of the book, “Chasing Rainbows: Collecting American Indian Trade & Camp Blankets” and its sequel, “Still Chasing Rainbows”.

In this episode, you’ll learn about:

• The history of the Pendleton blanket

• The surprising history of the patterns on the blankets

• What became of the blankets after Killers of the Flower Moon

• Round-corner Pendleton blankets (hint: if you have one, keep it!)

• Barry’s former career as a comedy writer in Hollywood, and as a Columnist and radio personality

Note: I encourage those of you who aren’t quite fans of Pendleton (due to their not being a Native-owned company) to listen to this episode too…I think you’ll still find it interesting.

I’d also like to share the beautiful work of Native-owned Eighth Generation – check them out here: https://eighthgeneration.com/

Barry’s collection is the largest in the world and can be viewed in Phoenix, Arizona by appointment. Call, text (480)-309-4697 or e-mail at [email protected] to make arrangements.

Website: www.barryfriedmanblankets.com

Social Media:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barryfriedmanindianblankets/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarryFriedmanIndianBlankets

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

In the final part of this series, Stanford shares about:

• His late shicheii (his grandpa), Ned Cly, of the Kinyaa’aanii clan, who was born behind the “Three Sisters” Ned was also recruited a few times to be in John Wayne movie sets!

• Bahe Bessie Parrish, his shimásání (grandma), who was a traditional medicine woman

• The Long Walk - a dark time in Navajo history

• His 3x great grandfather, Chief Hashkéníinii who led his people to safety

• The origination of frybread

• The Navajo’s 4-clan system

• Some inspiration for all you runners out there

Stanford would like to promote the following organizations – check them out!

Red Earth Running Company: https://redearthrun.co/

Native Women Running: https://www.nativewomenrunning.com/

Rising Hearts: https://www.risinghearts.org/nativelands

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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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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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 where many of his ancestors once roamed.

In this episode, you’ll learn about:

• Bobby’s ancestors’ quest to clean up the west, as both Rangers and as Lighthorsemen

• Wahcahtambee (meaning “Cattle Trader”) who walked the Trail of Tears, and his wife, Shakaphona

• The surprising origination of the name Turnbull

• Mary Turnbull and Charles Henry Benton

• The days of cowboys, cattle drives, stampedes and cattle rustling

• Today’s cattle raiding and Ponzi schemes

• The story of the poor darned horse who was struck by lightning

Yakoke, Bobby for sharing with us about your legendary family!

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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 Faro). Culminating alongside the expansion of the railroad, were the effects of politics, the Freedman, war, and the north and the south as various races began to intermingle.

Discover fascinating real-life historical characters and hear about the fictional character, Choctaw Jimmy Lee Parker, a Railroad Detective, hired to solve the mystery of stolen money, rifles and more.

This episode and book are great for book clubs, homeschool families, and road trips (and the book is now out on audio)!

You can find “Blood on the Crossties” on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Crossties-Florida-Chautauqua-Adventure/dp/1956851720, as well as other places where you buy your books.

Now on audio as well: https://www.audible.com/pd/Blood-on-the-Crossties-Audiobook/B0CRZDG83D

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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 journey!

In this 2-part episode, you’ll learn about:

• The story of the “Fightin’ Whites” (trust me, you’ll want to hear this!)

• How buffalo hunts aided Native students

• The Crow’s clan system

• Who were the enemies and who were the allies of the Crow?

• Crow dances such as the bear dance, sun dance and war dance

• Were the Crow tall people?

• The 3 New Years of the Crow

• What did various tribes call the Crow?

• The Crow fair

Solomon asks for prayers for his tribe. And if you’re ever in the area, please consider supporting Crow businesses: http://www.crow-nsn.gov/tribal-businesses.html

Ahóoh, Solomon! And prayers going up for the Crow people.

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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 journey!

In this 2-part episode, you’ll learn about:

• The story of the “Fightin’ Whites” (trust me, you’ll want to hear this!)

• How buffalo hunts aided Native students

• The Crow’s clan system

• Who were the enemies and who were the allies of the Crow?

• Crow dances such as the bear dance, sun dance and war dance

• Were the Crow tall people?

• The 3 New Years of the Crow

• What did various tribes call the Crow?

• The Crow fair

Solomon asks for prayers for his tribe. And if you’re ever in the area, please consider supporting Crow businesses: http://www.crow-nsn.gov/tribal-businesses.html

Ahóoh, Solomon! And prayers going up for the Crow people.

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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 Indigenous Women. And as a rape advocate, she uses her own story to fuel her fire to help other women.

Today we’ll hear Erin’s story, the amazing work she does in production, about her documentary, and the stories of her grandmother – the Choctaw woman who inspired her.

Be sure to follow Erin here:

• Instagram.com/erinaberra

• Tiktok: @erinaberra

• Twitter/X: @erinaberra

And if you’re looking for a top notch producer, contact her at [email protected].

Yakoke, Erin!

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