S2, E19: Robert Baker on Choctaws in the War of 1812, the Significance of Armstrong Academy in Bokchito, & More!

Last September, I stopped by Choctaw Nation Headquarters and enjoyed my conversation with Robert Baker, who contributes to our Choctaw language department on a daily basis.

In this episode with Robert, you’ll hear about:

• His great great grandfather, Ben Carterby, a Code Talker in World War 1
• How Choctaws played a big part in the War of 1812
• Robert’s war reenactments 
• His experience playing stickball (you’ll find his life size photo in the First Americans Museum!)
• Interesting stories of Bokchito and Armstrong academy
• Robert reads a story he wrote in Choctaw called, “No Tail Raccoon” (you’ll love this)

Also, a special kudos to Robert’s aunt who made some beautiful earrings that he was able to give me – they’re beautiful!

By the way, would YOU like to take some Choctaw language classes? It’s a lot of fun and no cost. I usually do the Tuesday and Thursday evening classes. Click on this link to learn more. 
 https://choctawschool.com/classes/internet-classes.aspx 

Yakoke, Robert for all you do and for sharing your interesting family stories!

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