The Native American State That Never Was

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As a resident Oklahoman, with Native American heritage, thank you Johnny for covering this.

I’ve grown up around Oklahoma City, and I remember a teach from my middle school who was native, and he refused to carry $20 bills as a personal protest against Andrew Jackson, the government, and all their wrongdoings towards natives. I’ve always admired that spirit of solidarity with his community and ancestors.

Those last lines about how every single unique tribe and culture was (and still are) lumped into one category under "Native American" were super powerful. Got me thinking about what I can do to try and help preserve all of those independent histories. Great video.

If you're American and a non-native like me, remember at the very least that this land is some of the most beautiful parts of the natural world and that it is sacred. Not everywhere in the world has beautiful mountains, trees, lakes, rivers and animals etc. like we have here and that we even get to experience it is a privilege in itself. Respect your Native American brothers and sisters and consider helping out charities and reservations in need if you can.

Born and raised in OKC. When I was in elementary, the school system seemed to celebrate the history of the land run and would take the kids out on the playground during "Land Run Day" so they could claim a place to sit outside and have their lunch. Growing up you mostly just heard positive stuff regarding the land run like how the college football team is named after the people participating in it. Until watching this video I hadn't realized there were four distinct runs. Until a few years ago I wasn't even aware of the Tulsa riots. Thanks for the history lesson and teaching me something my public schooling should have long ago.

My great grandma is the oldest living choctaw woman, she celebrated her 102nd birthday earlier this year. She is incredibly sharp still, and has knowledge if there are questions you might have for someone who lived through much of this.

These videos are excellent. I’m a historian and even though this are general overviews of historical events, they are extremely accurate. Thanks for making these, they are easy and simple to understand for everyone, and they don’t sacrifice historical accuracy. Brilliant.

Those poor people. It's amazing to think that any of them survived to this day considering what they had to endure. Great video

The amount of unsurprising backstabbing that I still didn’t know about and how they had a whole plan for a state and a constitution written up is insane. Thank you Johnny for always uncovering new hidden history

Videos like these do more to repair and bring awareness to native peoples existence than anything the government is doing. Public apologies and monetary payments mean nothing when a video like this can bring in depth knowledge to the masses. Most people wake up and accept the life and society they are born into without realizing how or why they have it. Thank you, Johnny. From a Cree man from Saskatchewan 🇨🇦

The history of how the US came to be is so traumatic for many. I know it's not the only place that came to be in such a a way, but the way the US sells itself you would think it was all roses

This made me very emotional.. especially seeing the old photographs with the babies & children.. and the beautiful constitution they wrote and how it wasn’t even “worth” looking at in Washington! So hard to believe people have been and are treated this way.. I’ve been up to OK several times to visit when I lived in Texas and I always sensed a vibe of sadness there. I never knew why it always felt so heavy.. but I think I understand now. ): Thank you so much for this insightful and thorough video. I just discovered your channel and I find your content to be amazing.

I’m from Enid, Oklahoma and we learned most of this growing up…we also learned it wasn’t okay and our teachers never excused it. Another interesting video idea would be how The Mormons took Utah from the First Americans. PS your video about why you left them helped me a lot when I left.

As I sit here studying my Mvskoke language to make sure our heritage is passed down to my posterity, I am wrought with emotions by the fact that you are sharing this story. The process of going through those old documents is filled with trauma and emotions. We all have had to do it at some point or another and the feeling is heavy. Thank you for putting in the emotional labor that is needed to tell stories like these. Mvto!

Johnny I appreciate the information you’re putting out!! This is like a part of my unwind schedule now!!! Thanks man!! Keep them coming!! 🍿

im seneca and hearing a big creator talk on this topic is awesome. we need more people like you on youtube

We have a similar story here in New Zealand with the local Maori and the English settlers back in the 1800. They also signed treaties over land and rights but still broke out into a fight between the English army and many Maori tribes called the land wars. I think it would be quite a interesting topic for you to cover on this channel as not many people talk about it these days.

My mother was of Cherokee decent. Born in Wellston, (I will not say Oklahoma) she was adopted out to a white family who raised her as white. There was no paperwork to prove her linage, no corroboration, no history. My grandmother on my dad's side has a similar history, coming from the Choctaw, again no paper trail. in short, to give your story a "Thumbs Up" is such an understatement, that I do it thru tears.

I learned new things in your channel....love it... Great Job!