Irish and Choctaw "Kindred Spirits" unite in Oklahoma

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar visited the Choctaw Nation on March 12, 2018.

The visit reciprocated a trip members of the Choctaw Nation made in 2017 for the official unveiling of "Kindred Spirits", a monument dedicated to the Choctaws for the act of kindness they showed the Irish more than 150 years ago.

Featured speakers:

Choctaw Nation Chief Gary Batton
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar
Lillie Roberts of the School of Choctaw Language

Video filmed, written and edited by Brittany Harlow

Photos taken in Fermoy and Dublin by Brittany Harlow

Photos of "Kindred Spirits" dedication taken by Deidre Elrod/Choctaw Nation

Photo of Irish Oak presentation taken by Lisa Reed/Choctaw Nation

Standalone photo of "Kindred Spirits" taken by Brian Martin

Choctaw Flute played by Choctaw Musician Presley Byington

Irish Ballad performed by Ireland Declan Harber

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