S8 E4 Part 2: Honoring Our Choctaw Tvshka (Warriors) – In Memory, Legacy & Fatherhood: Ryan Spring (Choctaw)

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PART 2

In Honor of Memorial Day: This series is dedicated to our Native American veterans—our warriors—who have served with honor, courage, and an unshakable commitment to protect this land and its people.

With Father’s Day around the corner: We also honor our fathers—thank you for your strength, guidance, and love.

To our young men:
You are the future. We hope you’ll tune in and remember:
- You are important.
- You are needed.
- Your life matters.

In this episode you’ll hear stories of strength: The Choctaw and the Path of the Warrior

  • The role of the bison: a short look at its presence in Choctaw homelands
  • Were bison native to our lands — and how did we interact with them?
  • What did it take to become a Chief?
  • Preparing for battle: war paint, feathers, and red dye
  • The meaning behind warrior tattoos — marks of honor and identity
  • Allies and enemies: tribes we stood with and those we stood against
  • The Choctaw and Chickasaw conflict — why did two sister nations clash?
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Rachael Youngman
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