Native ChocTalk

S9, E5, Part 3: The Bow, The Deer & The Ancient Choctaw Hunt: Amy & Ian Thompson & Mike Smith (Choctaw)


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PART 3
In this episode, my guests, Amy, Ian and Mike take you deep into the heart of Choctaw tradition, food, and the sacred relationship with the hunt.
You’ll learn about:
- Life at Nan Awaya Farm (where yvnvsh (buffalo) and food are grown the Choctaw way
- Ancient Choctaw hunting - the reverence for animals & wisdom from elders
- Do buffalo will actually charge through 10k volts of electric fence?
- What it’s really like to care for buffalo every day
- The surprising stealth (and jumping skills!) of buffalo
- The second edition of Ian Thompson’s Choctaw Food book (launching soon!)
- Crafting traditional bows, arrows, and quivers
- Stories from the hunt - how our ancestors approached deer with such skill and respect
 
This episode is full of stories, surprises, and teachings that connect past and present. Don’t miss it!
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