The podcast title is Choctaw and means "storyteller."

In the late 1800s, the United States government contrived the land, allotment act in an effort to assimilate natives into American society.

The Dawes Act

Since the Trail of Tears, our people have struggled off and on with the United States government. Yet, through it all, we've remained resolute and resilient.&nbsp;

Since the Trail of Tears, our people have struggled off and on with the United States government. Yet, through it all, we've remained resolute and resilient.&nbsp;

Choctaw Struggles with the United States

Before complete colonization, our tribe was matrilineal. Women had an essential part in Choctaw society, more so than Europeans.&nbsp;

Before complete colonization, our tribe was matrilineal. Women had an essential part in Choctaw society, more so than Europeans.&nbsp;

What the Patriarchy Can Learn From the Choctaw Matrilineal Structure

When we think of Native Americans, we envision something. Yet, diversity exists among tribes and peoples.&nbsp;

When we think of Native Americans, we envision something. Yet, diversity exists among tribes and peoples.&nbsp;