Generous Spirit of the Choctaws

Historians often wrote of how the Choctaws were by nature, a peace loving and compassionate group. Ready to lend a helping hand to a neighbor in a time of need. This feature will show the spirit of generosity that personifies the Choctaw people.
If you would like to watch more videos such as this, please visit our website @ choctawculturallegacy.com. We also have interesting stories, traditional custom descriptions, and documents that you can refer to.

[@gregh7400]

I am only 1/8th choctaw, but I am still proud of that part of my heritage.

[@masoncsmith]

Same

[@martharousse5707]

I am part Choctaw Indian I am so proud of my family ties with a beautiful tribe of people

[@jimnykeogh5357]

I often wonder how many Irish people you have saved with your kind donation of 170 during our greatest time of need the famine Thanks to you many many Irish people are here today's I only wish you HAPPINESS and long life

[@linedanzer4302]

This is a story that needs to be told. I've seen quite a few very grateful and humble Irish post their message of gratitude to the Choctaw Nation. This is so beautiful and I learned all about it here.

[@kevindunlop9833]

True love of Culture language and soul has eternal life.The Choctaw soul gave us life again.such a deed can never equaled but in these difficult times we will open our hearts and our Bank accounts and sing you a song from Ireland

[@mariejarreau7251]

I’m 72 this month, have always known we were Choctaw but denied Dawes Roll because only those who survived the Trail of Tears to Oklahoma were considered “native” or indigenous people and therefore entitled to be on the Dawes Roll. (Side-note: We are NOT from India, therefore it’s a total fabrication to refer to us as Indian!). My part of the family’s ancestors chose to remain in south Louisiana and so were actually allowed to keep their land and homes, however’ had to completely assimilate into the “new societal order.” Too dark skinned to assimilate into Anglo culture, forbidden to speak, dress, worship as Choctaw they simply became “colored” which in time morphed in with those whose ancestors were from Africa. I have lots of information about my Choctaw and French ancestry, no evidence of African lineage YET, for a time was listed as colored or of the Black race. Learned better many years ago and took back my heritage (psychologically) which had been stolen. No offense meant to Africans or black, but MY HERITAGE MATTERS! “Man’s inhumanity to man” continues around the world, EACH of us can make a difference by our own relationships in society but our actions MUST be honorable otherwise we are no better than those who do harm, and therefore not worthy of the respect we desire. Be well, be prosperous, be strong but be honorable to one another.

[@RZRBLAZ]

Same here, my family was listed on the Dawes Rolls, but on my mothers side (Chahta) (Red Stick War Party Members) we decided to keep moving east of the Mississippi. Eventually we settled in Seminole County, Georgia, where my moms family met my fathers (Seminole & Calusa) family (Chief Osceola is our paternal great x 6 or 7 grandfather) and now I am here. We have the same traditions and ways of life, even down to who we marry. But we have been moving in silence because we were always at threat of losing everything because of who we are. But I accept that I am 4 tribes in one as my mom is Chahta/Cherokee, and father Seminole/Calusa. We are still here but I sometimes wonder if anyone would accept who we are as we have been “lost” to time. Thankfully we still own a lot of land on both sides. I am planning to take a trip to FL to visit my fathers side, then will learn of my great x4 aunt that went on the Trail to move to Oklahoma with my cousins. I’m thankful that all the things we are were recorded because most people don’t know who they are. Also, my grandmother before she passed, had a trunk in her room of all the obituaries from up to 1800s, and a lot have drawings of us, or descriptions too. So happy that was passed down.

[@jackieelmore7490]

All my aunts and uncles were just like that☺

[@linedanzer4302]

I would really like to know more about Elizabeth Allen. My family, the Allens, are from Choctaw County Oklahoma (Hugo & Grant). So many Choctaw traditions that I see in this video were instilled in us by our elders. Of course we are a large family and gathering to help each other and to help others in the community has always been a way of life. Innately, when I cook I am compelled to share with my neighbors. I always cook too much and they can smell it and are always happy to partake. I guess it's in my DNA.

[@solomonthefoolish]

I hope the language continues to survive

[@AfricanKay98]

❤️❤️❤️🥺

[@ramonamarie8187]

Makes since why Im the way I am it's in my bloodline these things where pass down from my papaw who was a Choctaw man as his mother and father 💪👊

[@Kardinaal29]

Generous minus the slave owning aspect. My family is a part of that Black Native history and how we were rejected from being considered Choctaw like many other Black Natives from the Five Civilized Tribes. I’d still like to connect with my Choctaw roots though.

[@EgyptNile]

I’m trying to reconnect too! I hope more Afro indigenous people reconnect.

[@BassAckwards2020]

I just found out my grandfather had a relationship with a Choctaw woman. I was told that it was done in secrecy because the Choctaw frowned upon interracial relationships with the white man. I have always felt out of place in this life. After watching a bunch of these videos, I believe my Grandmother's blood runs thick through me.

[@queenamozjah7285]

😊Nelly Billy looks very much like my grand. Elizabeth Allen looks like many of my Aunts & cousins.. Choctaw -yes, but I don't know what community for certain because things (family history) got fuzzy after Uncle transcended. his wife held our info & refused to give to us when it's not he's to keep. my aunt has stuff but we don't chat much due to distance, etc. my mother is afraid of her own people because she became religious.. so idk what to do nor where to even start looking/asking.

[@s.p.3738]

Go to a public library that has a genealogy department. They can help you find your ancestors for free. good luck!

[@scottfergusson8411]

Choctaw and Seminole blood lines ….TAKE CARE OF THE NATIVE PEOPLE FEDS !!