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padraigkirwan.bsky.social @padraigkirwan.bsky.social · Jun 4

The #sharinglands research team will be at #nanonagleplace tomorrow at 1:15pm, & will be talking about the @choctawgift to the Irish & more. Join us if you're in Cork City!

padraigkirwan.bsky.social @padraigkirwan.bsky.social · Jun 4

Thanks so much for coming along, Derek, and being with us. We appreciate your support!

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padraigkirwan.bsky.social @padraigkirwan.bsky.social · May 24

A huge go raibh mile maith agat to Jana, Tina, Christy, Ryan, Adam, Watta, Christian, & everyone for taking care of all the riders; this was a special, special week.

If you'd like to honour the Choctaw Nation's famine gift to the Irish, please visit: gofund.me/f10bd86a

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padraigkirwan.bsky.social @padraigkirwan.bsky.social · May 24

The Choctaw Nation Trail of Tears Bike Team (2025) have made it back to Tribal Headquarters in Oklahoma safely and very happily. Genuinely honoured to have been invited by the Team to join them, & awed at the support....

Chief Gary Batton rode in with us, & there was a huge welcome waiting.

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padraigkirwan.bsky.social @padraigkirwan.bsky.social · May 23

On Friday, May 23 the Choctaw Nation Trail of Tears Bike Team will arrive at Tribal Headquarters, having travelled 500+ miles from the tribal homelands to Calera, OK. It's been a remarkable trip.... Huge thanks to all those who have supported; help us to cross the line in style! gofund.me/f10bd86a

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padraigkirwan.bsky.social @padraigkirwan.bsky.social · May 21

4:55am, rising time. 5:30am, load bags & check bikes. 6:30am, roll out.... Day 5 of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Trail of Tears Bike Ride is about to begin. Over £1,500 has been raised to support the team. Let's try for £2,000 by Friday: gofund.me/be0ef423 Please share widely & often!

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padraigkirwan.bsky.social @padraigkirwan.bsky.social · May 21

Trail of Tears Ride, Day 4 - Arkansas (Camden to Hope), followed by a trip to Washington State Park.

Jana (Boykin) and Ryan (Spring) talked us through the story of how some of the people of Hope offered the Choctaws food during their long walk from Mississippi to Oklahoma.

Riveting day....

Donate to Honouring Choctaw & Irish Ancestors (Official Team Cycle), organized by Padraig Kirwan

The remarkable and ongoing connection between the citizens of… Padraig Kirwan needs your support for Honouring Choctaw & Irish Ancestors (Official Team Cycle)

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sharinglands.bsky.social @sharinglands.bsky.social · May 20

Looking forward to reading this series!

Keep an eye out for a special piece on #Choctaw #Irish mutual aid by our Postdoctoral Researcher, Dr Shelley Angelie Saggar.

History Workshop @historyworkshop.org.uk · May 20

How can we better approach the histories of Indigenous peoples?

Mary Katherine Newman introduces a new History Workshop series which will introduce a range of scholars, educators, and activists and the ways in which they examine Indigenous histories.

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Indigenous Historical Practices

Delve into Indigenous history with our History Workshop series, highlighting complex systems of historical knowledge and their significance.

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padraigkirwan.bsky.social @padraigkirwan.bsky.social · May 20

Choctaw Nation Trail of Tears Bike Team ride, Day 3. Monticello to Camden, Arkansas. Learned about river cane along the way, courtesy of Ryan Spring (Tribal Historic Preservation Department), as well as about the Choctaw ancestors' journey through Camden, AR.

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padraigkirwan.bsky.social @padraigkirwan.bsky.social · May 18

Tallulah, Louisiana to Lake Village, Arkansas, via the U.S. Highway 65 (the Delta Rhythm & Bayous Highway). Day 2 of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Bike Team's Trail of Tears ride. The distances covered by Choctaws during the 1830s are simply staggering....

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padraigkirwan.bsky.social @padraigkirwan.bsky.social · May 17

Day 1 of the #choctawnationtrailoftearsbiketeam ride done! Dancing Rabbit to Ridgeline. Even the dampest of damp starts didn't deter the team. Kudos to the whole crew! All donations to the effort are hugely welcome. Let's keep the cycle going. gofund.me/c72f105e

Donate to Honouring Choctaw & Irish Ancestors (Official Team Cycle), organised by Padraig Kirwan

The remarkable and ongoing connection between the citizens of… Padraig Kirwan needs your support for Honouring Choctaw & Irish Ancestors (Official Team Cycle)

gofund.me

padraigkirwan.bsky.social @padraigkirwan.bsky.social · May 17

200 bottles of Gatorade. 300 bottles of water. 60 Clif bars. 500+ miles. 9 riders. 4 support crew. 3 tribal vehicles. ONE CHALLNGE. Choctaw Nation Trail of Tears Bike Team starts a huge ride from Missisissipii to Oklahoma tomorrow. Please help us to keep the cycle going. #choctawgift #sharinglands

Donate to Honouring Choctaw & Irish Ancestors (Official Team Cycle), organised by Padraig Kirwan

The remarkable and ongoing connection between the citizens of… Padraig Kirwan needs your support for Honouring Choctaw & Irish Ancestors (Official Team Cycle)

www.gofundme.com

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Gillian O'Brien @gillianobrien.bsky.social · May 16

Fascinating work week - #convent, #conference, #corpse & a #museum! #monaghan #liverpool #dalkey @irishmuseums.bsky.social @ljmuhistory.bsky.social @ljmuimpact.bsky.social @histassoc.bsky.social

Photos of Monaghan county museum, Loreto convent Dalkey, historical association conference, Liverpool, gravestone

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padraigkirwan.bsky.social @padraigkirwan.bsky.social · May 15

The BBC, NPR, RTE, Guardian, UN, & literally scores & scores of news sources & govrmnt agencies have reported stories similar to the Times' piece below. What does it take for the world to respond? www.nytimes.com/2025/05/13/w...

In Private, Some Israeli Officers Admit That Gaza Is on the Brink of Starvation

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padraigkirwan.bsky.social @padraigkirwan.bsky.social · May 15

A day in the life of a bikebox.... SE4 to Calera, OK, ahead of the Trail of Tears Bike Ride. Excited to be the first Irish rider to join at the invitation of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma's bike team! You can support the riders here: gofund.me/f10bd86a
#sharinglands #honouringthefaminegift

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padraigkirwan.bsky.social @padraigkirwan.bsky.social · May 7

This ....👇

"The Choctaw Nation Trail of Tears Bike Team supports the importance of MMIW …show your support, wear Red."

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padraigkirwan.bsky.social @padraigkirwan.bsky.social · Apr 25

Lovely to be able to chat with Colt this week, online.

Thanks to everyone who has supported the bike ride so far. Please do share, if you can, and please donate too.

gofund.me/53143206

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#togetherweremore #togetherweremore | Padraig Kirwan

Last month, as part of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma’s #TogetherWereMore campaign, the Nation issued a wonderful video and introduction to artist and jewellery maker, Colt James (https://lnkd.in/e6yA...

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sharinglands.bsky.social @sharinglands.bsky.social · Apr 25

Brilliant to be able to share our work on transatlantic legacies of the #ChoctawGift and collaborative research practices at @officialbaas.bsky.social yesterday.

We've got lots coming up so follow along for more on the project as things develop.

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sharinglands.bsky.social @sharinglands.bsky.social · Apr 24

Sharing Lands are at @OfficialBAAS today discussing our work as part of a panel on #IndigenousStudies Research in the UK!

Come and find us to learn more about #SharingLands

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padraigkirwan.bsky.social @padraigkirwan.bsky.social · Apr 22

This cycle is one more way to celebrate the fact that the relationship between the Choctaw & Ireland is as alive & vibrant today as it has ever been; a connection that reflects resilience, strength, continuance, reciprocity, & friendship. Follow me on this journey & pls share!

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padraigkirwan.bsky.social @padraigkirwan.bsky.social · Apr 22

I'll be joining the **Choctaw Nation Trail of Tears Bike** team this May, and participating in a 7-day cycle that follows one of the historic routes walked by the Choctaw during their Removal from their tribal homelands. @choctawnationOK @IrelandCGAustin

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sharinglands.bsky.social @sharinglands.bsky.social · Apr 15

This👇 100% this!

University of Leeds - School of Law @lawatleeds.bsky.social · Apr 9

Are you interested in the relations between Indigenous peoples, business and government? Come along to our 2-day conference: 'A New Direction in Intellectual Property Treaty-making?'
Sign up 👇

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#IPLaw #IntellectualProperty #Indigenous #LawSky #AcademicLaw

Select tickets – Conference: A New Direction in Intellectual Property Treaty-making? – Liberty Building

A New Direction in Intellectual Property Treaty-making? Winning Against the Odds for Human Rights, Equity, and Indigenous Peopl...

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sharinglands.bsky.social @sharinglands.bsky.social · Mar 12

Gillian O'Brien @gillianobrien.bsky.social · Mar 11

As part of @sharinglands.bsky.social I visited ‘Native Voices’ at the Field Museum in Chicago. Great to see a move away from old curatorial practices. Very thought provoking too. #chicago #fieldmuseum

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sharinglands.bsky.social @sharinglands.bsky.social · Mar 24

Yesterday marked the 178th anniversary of the #ChoctawGift. Our team share their thoughts on the extraordinary bond between the Choctaw Nation and the people of Ireland and what the Gift might teach us today.

Read our reflections over on our blog👇

sharinglands.com/2025/03/23/t...

The Gift at 178: Reflections on an enduring relationship

March 23rd marks the 178th anniversary of the Choctaw Gift to the people of Ireland. The ‘Sharing Lands’ team reflect on the strength of this enduring relationship almost two centuries …

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padraigkirwan.bsky.social @padraigkirwan.bsky.social · Mar 31

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Katey @kateyforchange.com · Nov 19

Happy Native American Heritage Month!!

I’m a proud member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. Over the next couple of days, I will be sharing some resources to read/support/share with your networks!

For today, check out and share “Legacy of the Land”: youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Legacy of the Land | NOVA | PBS - YouTube

The first of its kind, "Legacy of the Land" is a collection of 6 short documentaries covering climate change in Native American communities. Each story is pr...

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