Part 2

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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to make arrangements.

Website: www.barryfriedmanblankets.com

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

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

Native ChocTalk Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/nativechoctalkpodcast

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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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to make arrangements.

Website: www.barryfriedmanblankets.com

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

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

Native ChocTalk Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/nativechoctalkpodcast

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

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!

Native ChocTalk Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/nativechoctalkpodcast

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